Have you ever seen lilies before they open? They are rather unremarkable: one long green straight stem with several green leaves leading up to a long, often white and green, closed flower bud. Have you ever gifted someone flowers in…
Originally posted April 9, 2014 I don’t know what your day to day is like. For me being a mum is hard work. It is constant, often unnoticed and many tasks are done repetitively without thanks. Most of what I do…
We’ve probably all felt it. The blood that suddenly rushes throughout your body when your mind tells you there is impending doom. The sense of nervousness and racing thoughts about what might lie just ahead. Yes, anxiety. But since when…
Originally posted June 1, 2014 How to handle the ‘without warning’ moments of life It happens to us all. ‘Without warning’ moments. Times when everything is proceeding smoothly according to plan. Suddenly. Without warning. Everything changes in an instant. The unexpected…
Life can be wild. Does your life feel somewhat crazy right now? Or maybe you think everything is moving along just fine. Whatever your circumstance you will want to read on… Sometimes we face storms that threaten to capsize our…
I wrote the following blog post after a tough few years. You had a hint of the difficulties we faced in my previous post. Fast forward to today and things are different. The challenges are different. But my thoughts remain…
Originally posted August 9, 2015 Yesterday I was one of those mums! A few years ago I would have looked at me and had so much helpful advice. Yesterday all I had were tears and bucket loads of patience. I have four…
Originally posted March 15, 2014 What a beautiful picture. A little girl running to her daddy holding nothing back and him eagerly calling her closer. I can just see the father leaning forward, sweeping his precious girl off her feet and together…
Originally posted June 10, 2014 The words we sing and speak are so important. But I have discovered so is the melody… There is something so powerful about music Psalm 22 is a song of David. It begins with these words:…
How many times a day do you hope for something? We all hope: I hope I will get the job of my dreams. I hope I will own a nice house. I hope my child will sleep through the night.…