I read a blog post this morning that made me stop, pause and reflect. The first line of the article really grabbed me: “The space between our expectations and our reality is a fertile field. It will grow something. Disappointment.” I’m not sure why those few words spoke to me the way they did, but […]
FEBRUARY. It’s a busy time of year, with school and activities and sports and meetings and rehearsals all starting up again. But it’s also a great time of year, because the weather is perfect (honestly, it has been incredible!) and it’s a time of new beginnings and fresh starts. Love that. A few things I […]
God of love and liberty, we bring our thanks this day for the peace and security we enjoy, which was won for us through the courage and devotion of those who gave their lives in time of war. We pray that their labour and sacrifice may not be in vain, but that their spirit may […]
… have done me proud once again. They came home from school today with their end-of-year reports. Straight A’s for them both, and lots of really positive comments. I thought I’d try and sum up the year, focusing on each of them separately. ~~~ TYLER Tyler has really grown and thrived this year, and now […]
Well, we’re off here tomorrow: I’m obviously not one of those “serious” bloggers, as I don’t have posts written ahead of time and scheduled for publication while I’m away. You will just have to wait until I return … in 9 days’ time. Summer vacation, here I come!
Sometimes, I enjoy reading my blog archives. I realise that might sound a little narcisstic, but I don’t read them because I like hearing myself talk. No, I read them because I LOVE remembering all the cute & funny things my kids used to (and still) do. I LOVE seeing old photos and marvelling at […]
I’m at work, listening to my iPod. Mumsdollar, a Kiwi Christian punk band. They’re good! But this song always makes me tear up … LET ME GO In summer when sun shines you watched me as I play In autumn when leaves fall I ran to you with joy In winter when it’s cold here […]
A couple of you already know this, but most of you don’t.I’m going to Toronto in August for a work conference. I’ll be attending the International AIDS Conference from 13-18 August but first I am having a few days of annual leave and I’ll be staying with Jenn! I’m starting to get excited now, since […]
I really wanted to post this on Ethan’s birthday, but didn’t get time. So please pretend you are reading this on May 27th, 2006. Happy Birthday Ethan! I can’t believe you are 4 years old today. The time since you were born has flown by so quickly and you have grown up really fast. I’m […]
