Category Archives: Family Life

Decaying Decade

Posted on December 31, 2019 by

Like the dying sun in an old world, in The Magician’s Nephew, the decade of the 2010s sinks and I, as is the trend, have to look at it again and summarise all that has been. One single decade makes … Continue reading →

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A New Way of Life

Posted on April 16, 2019 by

Having last written with my heart in my boots and my feet dragging reluctantly on into a new season of change, I thought it was time to write an update. As much as we were confident our steps were steps … Continue reading →

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Eyes Forward

Posted on January 23, 2019 by

This morning on my way to work, I pulled my sunglasses from the glove compartment, popped them on and immediately I could not see clearly. They were so cold that the heat from my face steamed them up. What a … Continue reading →

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Through the Senses

Posted on August 7, 2018 by

I’m sat listening to the summer rain drumming on the conservatory roof. The cat runs for shelter. The rain smells wonderful as it only ever does when the ground has been so dry. I hear thunder. This has been a … Continue reading →

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Slow Days

Posted on March 1, 2018 by

Snow days make for slow days. The priority is keeping safe, keeping warm and keeping the animals watered and warm. Our fire has not burnt out for days and it feels very old fashioned to wake up and stoke up … Continue reading →

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Ready for the Unexpected

Posted on January 4, 2018 by

‘Ready for the unexpected’ – how is that possible, you oxymoron? However, the poetry of this song resonates so deeply with us, it has become our anthem of the year; of 2017. It has been a year best summarised by the unexpected. In … Continue reading →

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Wide Open Spaces

Posted on August 4, 2017 by

“Let’s go for a walk, today” he says. “Okay” says I. Once again my husband decides on a fitness programme for me. Its time to take me in hand. From past experience, him acting as my personal trainer never lasts … Continue reading →

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Songs for the Soul

Posted on May 26, 2017 by

We’re sat watching and washing in beautiful sounds of worship. I can see our ragged souls being ministered to and mended after a week lost to crisis management. I am very proud of our youngsters for how they have responded … Continue reading →

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Conversations with Boffin

Posted on April 29, 2017 by

I picked him up from school and began the winding journey home that I have become very fond of. We have experienced the splash of autumn colours, the ambush of acorns, cold mornings, grey skies, followed by the beautiful sunrise … Continue reading →

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Heralding Spring

Posted on February 1, 2017 by

I was supposed to be in Chester discussing a Book Event, but an early text this morning postponed our meeting to a later date and instead I find myself at liberty to write and reflect. With my human rock, also … Continue reading →

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