n this week’s podcast, I’m talking about encouragement. I have two encouragement stories to share with you which I’m hoping you haven’t heard before. But if you are familiar with them, will
Maybe I should have been willing to let go of control of the unimportant things. There are times when I need to be a fun mum. few weeks ago, I received a
The other evening, I scrolled through my Youtube feed looking for something to watch. I clicked a link, a video loaded, and I heard these words: “Early one morning, just as the
Last week, life was very busy. And even though there was no time for such things as ‘school’, we had a week jam-packed with learning. By the time Friday rolled around, I had
This morning Nora didn’t want to come for a run with me. She dug her heels in and refused to move. I pulled on her leash without success. Then I walked around
Once upon a time, I knew more than Sophie when it came to our shared passions. But I have to admit, these days, her knowledge far exceeds mine. Now I’m learning from
Don’t you love watching kids involved with their passions? Sophie has a new passion. She has just created her own Youtube channel. She wants to be a vlogger. We’ve been trying out different
It’s been rather serious around here these last few days while we’ve been chatting about mental illness. Let’s lighten the mood. Let’s smile and feel joyful. Let’s have a musical interlude. Last
It is Christmas Eve. Music is wafting through my bedroom door, voices raised in song. “Shall we try that one again?” suggests Imogen. “Can you give me the first note?” asks Andy.
It’s the first of November. Today we’re celebrating All Saints Day. Today we’re also starting our NaNoWriMo novels. There is a sense of anticipation in the air. But before I dive
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