We made a trip to Clumber Park earlier this week- a favourite place of ours – that evoked many memories. It’s a place that I have visited – as a child – as a teenager – as a mother with my own family – and with so many friends over the years. The memories evoked…

Today I simply want to send Blessings as my Blog post – for that is something that is always at the forefront of my mind as I write each week. I know from experience just how important God’s Blessing on my life can be – and really don’t know where I would be without His…

I came across this quote the other day – “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow” I have so enjoyed planting gardens over the years – This garden was simply an empty space when we went to live there – it took time to develop it – but gave me so much enjoyment….

A quick Blog post this week – as we have just returned – this morning – from a family wedding. This wedding – like so many others over the past year – had been postponed – for a whole year! – due to the pandemic that we have all been experiencing. I can’t begin to…

What a week this has been! – it began when barriers were placed in the garden in readiness for the road outside to be blocked off -as workmen were scheduled to connect a gas supply to our house. The workmen duly arrived and began the process of digging – first on the verge across the…

I read something this morning that caused me to think – I quote: “The culture around me tells me I can do anything I put my mind to – but if I’m honest – that’s not always my lived experience – I wonder if the biggest enemy of hope in my life – is my…

I’m so excited – and feel so blessed – at the new space that has been created for me. When we moved here last November I was very interested in discovering a well built – but neglected Summer House in the garden – it definitely had potential – but I confess that I didn’t hold…

It never ceases to amaze me – that each morning as I wake – I do so – with the surety that God is with me – and that fills me with such a joy – reassurance – gratitude beyond description and a peace and certainty that He will be with me throughout my day….

I’ve found it very interesting during these past months to listen to how people have been affected – especially during the lock down periods that we have had to live through. Some have found it extremely hard – whereas for others it’s been relatively easy. One thing that it seems to have done – is…

Usually as my morning begins – I take advantage of the quietness of the house – drink in the peace – still my mind and spirit – and refresh my soul. For me this is so important – sets me up for the rest of my day – and allows me to focus on the…