This past week – we had the privilege of looking back at the life of my sister in law – a long life – shared by many. And although it was a sad occasion – it was good to be able to hear so many shared memories of her – and – I love how…
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‘ Grey Days’
This week – I had what could be called a – ‘grey day’ – with two lots of sad news – one quickly following the other. Now – while both those incidents affected me – I was aware that others were finding it much harder – to navigate the darkness – only being aware of…
‘The Richness Of Life’
This week – I have been celebrating my 80th birthday – and – as I have received so many messages – and declarations of love – I have been conscious of how full and rich my life has been – and – I breathe in that fulness. For – as someone put it here –…
‘My Family’
How true it is that – “The love of a family – is life’s greatest blessing” – and I certainly feel so blessed – to have been able to experience that love – over the past days – as we have celebrated Christmas together. Christmas can be a hard time for many – especially those…
‘Trying Something New’
This year a dear friend sent me a gift – of an Advent Calendar. I had never seen one quite like it – and of course didn’t even know what it was like until – as instructed – I opened it on December 1st. It was an Advent Calendar – for the – ‘coffee lover’…
‘Stolen Days ‘
During the past weeks – I have enjoyed a few days – of being able to walk in the sunshine – with blue skies overhead . It’s been a very unexpected pleasure at this time of year – feeling like – as my friend put it – ‘stolen moments’ – from the summer past. It…
Inspirational thoughts from everyday life 