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Category Archives: Family Life
A New Way of Life
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
Eyes Forward
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
Posted in Church Life, Creative Communication, Family Life, Reflections, Rural Wales, Writing
Tagged change, Character building, Chester, Christianity, Faith, Life, Lifestyle, Paradox, Reflections, Struggles, uncertainty
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Through the Senses
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
Slow Days
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
Posted in Family Life, Horses, Reflections, Rural Wales
Tagged Life, Reflections, Snow, Writing
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Ready for the Unexpected
‘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
Posted in Church Life, Family Life, Home Education, Reflections
Tagged Family, New Year, Unexpected
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Wide Open Spaces
“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
Posted in Family Life, Photography, Reflections
Tagged Exercise, Family, Health, Rural Wales, Wales, Walks
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Songs for the Soul
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
Posted in Family Life, Reflections
Tagged Being family, Faith, Family, Health, Life, Peace, Prayer, Reflections
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