A dear friend is ill and undergoing treatment – it’s a difficult and worrying time for them all – not being sure how he will respond to the medication – suffering after effects – having dosages changed. It’s hard not to worry – to think about the future – what happens if he can’t tolerate…

The cattle are back in our paddock – just 8 of them – three of which are young calves. I just love to see them – meandering about all day – sitting and chewing the cud – sometimes almost stampeding for no apparent reason. They add something to the wonderful countryside view – an element…

As I sit in the quiet of the morning I’m conscious that so often  as I speak with God – I am full of requests that I bring to Him. I’m always ready to ask for His help – His guidance – His blessing – and I was reminded of a poem I wrote many…

Our youngest son has travelled to Canada this week for a holiday and has set up ‘instant messaging’ – he let us know when they had arrived – will send daily updates as to where they are and what they are doing – and of course – send photos – wonderful technology that is used…

We went for a walk the other day and studied the map positioned at the beginning of the walk – showing the various trails – and set off to follow one. Imagine our frustration when after walking only a short way we came to a division of paths – with no indication as to which…

For some reason this morning I was reminded of a poem I learnt many years ago –  and one I have never forgotten – it was called – ‘The Touch Of The Master’s Hand’     For me this poem holds such a profound truth – the difference that the touch of God can make on…

This morning I caught up with the online video and report of a nephew of mine as he did a pilgrimage from Southwark to Canterbury this past week. He walked 100 miles in three days – quite an achievement – and raised money to enable families to go on a holiday.        …

One of the ‘extras’ that I enjoy – living where I am at the moment- is that from time to time I get to see the Red Arrows – ( Royal Air force Acrobatic Team ) – who are based nearby – flying over during their practices.       Whenever I see them I’m…

Some days I can sit in the quiet and hear – listen to – the bird songs around me as the day begins. Other days – it’s not so quiet – there’s ‘background noise’- distractions – and I find I need to deliberately ‘tune in’ – to hear the sounds that I want to hear…

While on holiday we booked on a ‘Dolphin Watching Boat Trip’ – and – although our expectations were somewhat low – owing to the sea mist that hung over the harbour for most of the day – we did hold out hope! Our guide assured us that the dolphins were there – they were always…