on seasons, gratitude and holding things lightly

One morning I found my daughter trying to sticky-tape the buckle back onto her favourite school shoes. The velcro that felt like cotton wool and scuffed toes, had for weeks given me the clue that these shoes were on their way out. But my daughter had been in denial, and it wasn't until that morning … Continue reading on seasons, gratitude and holding things lightly

actually it’s not all about me on Mother’s day

I have had a wonderful Mother's Day, being thoroughly spoilt by my girls (with quite a lot of assistance from Mr). I have enjoyed celebrating with my church family, and my mum and I'm looking forward to celebrating with my mother-in-law this evening. But something about all this praise and focus on me is bugging … Continue reading actually it’s not all about me on Mother’s day