There are so many times in our lives when we ‘remember’ – we celebrate – and each memory evokes within us so many different feelings. We can fluctuate  – from  joy – to sorrow – yet – each memory is important to us. We can draw so much from our memories – learn so much…

This weekend – as we move our clocks forward – I align myself with the sentiment that it evokes within me – “Spring Forward” – as I look forward – not only to the new life that springs forth – but also to new hopes – new life experiences – new opportunities. Yesterday I woke…

As we look to the end of this long ‘lockdown period’ – I guess for many – the thought of being able to sit around a table – with family and friends – is one of the things we look forward to the most. The opening up of our cafes and restaurants – the opportunity…

Just a year ago – when our lovely daughter in law – Ju – died – tributes began to pour in – wonderful messages – recalling so many beautiful memories – expressing thankfulness for the wonderful and kind person she was. Today – I want to post a tribute – a special tribute to our…

How we enjoyed those sunny days over the past weekend – it was such a blessing – not only simply to enjoy – but allowing us to get into the garden and begin some clearing up. Having only recently moved here – this was the first opportunity to get out there and really see what…

On my birthday I received a card from a friend -it was full of lovely news – and describing a beautiful sunny spring day – she used the phrase – ‘the day felt like one of God’s son kissed days – that struck a chord in me and has stayed with me since. We speak…

Today I celebrate my birthday – and I’m conscious – as I read birthday wishes – and as I open presents – that the greatest of all gifts I can have – is the gift of years. As I look back over the years – they are full – rich – lifechanging – and that…

Over the past days a friend – who recently came to the UK to live – has been posting pictures of snow – not just of wonderful snowy scenes – but of herself – enjoying not just the beauty she saw around her – but also of herself revelling in that snow – something that…

It’s interesting just how much we take for granted – until – suddenly that’s taken away – and we realise the true value of what we had. This morning I’m realising again just how valuable my health is – and how often I guess – I take it for granted . On Monday I was…

Recently I’ve been listening to various ‘podcasts’ and recordings on social media – and have been encouraged at the number of times – the things I am hearing are so pertinent to me – at this moment in my life – they are ‘timely words’ to my soul. I have often found this to be…