My heart was heavy as I sat in the early morning quiet – grief was my companion – sorrow surrounded me. Normally I am eager to get out for my walk around the open fields – where bird song is all there is to hear – causing my soul to sing along too – but…

The combination of having to stay home along with the beautiful weather we are having has given me the opportunity to walk around the fields almost every morning. I’m an early riser – so for me my favourite time of the day is first thing in a morning – the peace and the quiet –…

One of my favourite parts of the Easter Sunday account is of when Mary Magdalene had gone to the tomb – saw that the stone had been removed – and when the disciples discovered that Jesus was no longer there she stayed at the tomb weeping – heart broken and sad – wanting to know…

It’s only a matter of weeks ago that the fields were awash – floods disrupted so much – there was hardship – fear – and an uncertainty about the future. During this time however the farmers were busy – it seemed that they took advantage of not being able to carry on as normal and…

I feel so very blessed to live here in the countryside. The house we rent is on a farm – where each day I can walk around the fields and enjoy the peace and quiet – no risk of having social contact with anyone! It truly is solace for the soul. During the past weeks…