When was the last time you checked on your friend? When was the last time your strong friend said that they were okay but they aren't? How was our friend the last time you spoke to them? How was that friend who you saw down in the street? How is that friend who but something … Continue reading Blog 248: The strongest are silent
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Blog 247: It will hurt
As many of us have heard and even quoted the old rhyme, 'sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.' We seem to stick to the first bit but never go onto the latter. How totally fake is that? Have wrong? What a lie we are instilling into our children? … Continue reading Blog 247: It will hurt
Blog 246: You don’t know me
So many people think that they know me, they jump to assumptions, they think they have me sorted quickly, they think they can spend time with me and know everything about me but they don't. No one knows everything about me and sometimes I don't know anything about myself. There are days when I question … Continue reading Blog 246: You don’t know me
Blog 245: 3 best things about my hubby
As you probably know my husband is the best and I love him so much. I know that things happen, we may have our good days and we may have our bad days but I would do anything for him. I know that through all things I will be there for him and He will … Continue reading Blog 245: 3 best things about my hubby
Blog 244: To my Dad
It is that time of year again when Fathers are at the forefront of our mind, that time when we want to be with our fathers, when we wish our fathers were still around, when we wish those who have passed we would love back, when we wish life wasn't so complicated, when we wish … Continue reading Blog 244: To my Dad
Blog 243: Husbands birthday
It has been just under a year since we have been married and this is the second birthday that I have celebrated with my husband. I love spending time with my husband and I love it even more that I can celebrate my husbands birthday with him. I don't know what I like more looking … Continue reading Blog 243: Husbands birthday
Blog 242: Dating story
I will never forget the first date I went on with my now husband, we were nervous, I hadn't told my parents how I felt about him, I thought I was going to be sick, I had butterflies in my stomach, I didn't want to mess up, it was awkward, it was weird, it was … Continue reading Blog 242: Dating story
Blog 241: Wife Guilt
Don't get me wrong I totally am in love with my husband and I wouldn't have it any other way but boy does he sometimes annoy me! I ask him to go and grab something out of the cupboard but he can't find it (all he had to do was move one thing), I ask … Continue reading Blog 241: Wife Guilt
Blog 240: Broken
Have you ever experienced someone passing away? Have you ever seen someone leave your life? Have you ever experienced someone close to you dying? Have you lost a child? Have you experienced still birth? Have you lost a job? Has someone cheated on you? Have you had some sort of trauma in your life? It … Continue reading Blog 240: Broken
Blog 239: Keeping Faith
Have you ever been through something and don't know the way out? Have you ever thought that your attitude is not helping the situation? Have you ever thought that the people you have surrounded yourself with isn't actually helping you? Do you realise just because you go away the problem may still be there? It … Continue reading Blog 239: Keeping Faith
Blog 238: God’s Grace
Have you ever thought about Gods grace? Have you ever thought of God forgiveness? Have you ever thought of how God looks at you? Have you ever thought about what you have done within seconds of getting out of bed? I once saw a prayer that said. 'Dear Lord, So far I’ve done all right. … Continue reading Blog 238: God’s Grace
Blog 237: Not today
Today was the day when I was meant to be seeing my sister walk down the aisle, today was the day when I was meant to be bridesmaid, today was the day when we were meant to be together, today was the day when we were meant to be having a celebration, today was the … Continue reading Blog 237: Not today
Blog 236: Light in Darkness
Life is full of darkness, it is full of pain, it is full of pitch blackness, we try and get through things, we hide away from things, we hide all our secrets, we hide the things that hurt us, we hide from the things we don't want to face but one day we have too … Continue reading Blog 236: Light in Darkness
Blog 235: God makes you wait
How hard do you find it to wait? Do you find waiting annoying? Is waiting not for you? Do you get annoyed when you have to wait? Do you struggle with waiting for the right time? Does waiting frustrate you? You may have been wanting to do something for so long and the right time … Continue reading Blog 235: God makes you wait
Blog 234: Reality
Over the last few weeks I have been feeling really down, I don't know whether that is because I have an infection, whether I am stressed about a potential flat move or just because my hormones are all over the place. Most of my blogs I set them to post every Tuesday and Thursday but … Continue reading Blog 234: Reality
Blog 233: I’m stuck
Do you ever feel like you are stuck? You are stuck on homework? You are stuck in a job that you don't like? You are stuck in a relationship and you don't know the way out? You are stuck in everyday life? You are stuck in the rut of life? You are stuck in a … Continue reading Blog 233: I’m stuck
Blog 232: You do too much
There are a lot of people that say that you do too much and that there is too much going on in your life. I feel like I don't do enough but I do some days, I have church things, I have my family, I have my friends, I have phone calls, I have blogging, … Continue reading Blog 232: You do too much
Blog 231: No Sleep
We all loose sleep over something, a new baby, worried about something, starting a new job, its too hot, its too cold, your partner is snoring, bad weather outside, loads of work to do, TV series you want to watch, you need to sort the house out, your hungry, you need the toilet. We all … Continue reading Blog 231: No Sleep
Blog 230: ‘May the fourth be with you’
Today is the 4th may so for most Star Wars fan this is a major day in the calendar where they have a full star Wars Day. It is the annual celebration day of Star Wars. A lot of people have Star Wars parties and have fun but it is not for me, I was … Continue reading Blog 230: ‘May the fourth be with you’
Blog 229: She is Here!
My darling Niece this is for you. You were born on 22nd April 2021 at 11:45pm to my younger brother and his wife. I am in awe that I am an aunty and we have a beautiful baby that has been added to our family. Baby F this blog is for you and for you … Continue reading Blog 229: She is Here!
Blog 228: Spring weather
As I mentioned in my last blog I love spring and all that happens. The weather is changing, the days are getting longer, the trees are starting to bud, there is new life in almost every field that you look at. Instead of waking up every morning to rain and dullness the sun is shinning … Continue reading Blog 228: Spring weather
Blog 227: New life
Spring is here! I have to say after the hard winter we have had and the cold weather I am glad to the see the back of it and to have all the new things in life that are happening, all the new lambs, all the new flowers, the new blossoms, the new trees and … Continue reading Blog 227: New life
Blog 226: Can you ring me?
Other than, 'we need to talk' this is the next scariest thing I can hear in a day. It brings fear and dread to my ears. In this day and age the words, 'I need to talk to you,' have gone out the window and instead it is, 'can you ring me?' We have all … Continue reading Blog 226: Can you ring me?
Blog 225: Rest in Peace
In just a few days we will all be watching the funeral of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh was passed away 9th April 2021 at the age of 99. Not only was he the Duke of Edinburgh but He was also Her Majesty's Husband of 73 years. In a couple of days time we … Continue reading Blog 225: Rest in Peace
Blog 224: Prince Philip
As we all now know His Royal Highness Prince Phillip the Duke of Edinburgh passed away Friday 9th April 2021 and I thought it was important to address this and have a couple of blogs dedicated to the Duke of Edinburgh. Not only was he part of the royal family but he was Her Majesty's … Continue reading Blog 224: Prince Philip
Blog 223: Forgiven
Can you believe that Easter has come and gone? Life seems to fly by and events seems to come by quickly! Where has the beginning of 2021 gone? It seems like it was just yesterday that we were celebrating Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ and now we have just celebrated His death-Did you … Continue reading Blog 223: Forgiven
Blog 222: Who is Jesus?
Coming up is Easter and all the things that surround it, the bunnies, the Easter eggs, the chocolate, the ducklings, egg decorating, fairs, dressing up and so much more. Easter is something that has been recognised across the world for most centuries. It is a time when people get fat eating chocolate, when people go … Continue reading Blog 222: Who is Jesus?
Blog 221: April Fools
Who doesn't love 1st April? Who doesn't love pulling pranks on their family? Who doesn't love the excuse to be annoying to your siblings but using April fools day as an excuse? Who doesn't love pranks? Are you a person or gives or receives pranks? This is the one day of the year when everyone … Continue reading Blog 221: April Fools
Blog 220: God is your maker
Let me tell you life is tough! Life is full of hardships. Life sucks sometimes. Life is full of roller coasters, we have good times we have bad times and so on. We all know that life gets hard but it how we address it that is important. When we have problems in our lives … Continue reading Blog 220: God is your maker
Blog 219: For my brother
Can someone please tell me how my brother came to be 25? How does life go so quickly? How did someone younger than me grow to be taller? How is he not my so little brother? How is he celebrating this with his wife? What the heck, I feel really old now! I would to … Continue reading Blog 219: For my brother
Blog 218: Being compassionate
Sometimes it is easy to forget how to be kind and compassionate to those around us. We can get so caught up in our own lives, in the needs of ourselves and our families that we sometimes forget what other people are feeling and what they are going through in their lives. It is an … Continue reading Blog 218: Being compassionate
Blog 217: I opened a shop
I don't know about you but how do you feel about small businesses? However, I have been wanting to open an online shop for ages and I eventually have done now! I have opened up BeccylsBoutiques. An online Etsy shop making your house into a home. We all have a house, we all have a … Continue reading Blog 217: I opened a shop
Blog 216: To the Mums
Just two days ago we celebrated mother's day but I know that it would have been hard for some people. I want to say that every mother is important, whether is is an adoptive mother, a biological mother, a mother-in-law, a mother to be, a mother struggling with the children, a mother who is no … Continue reading Blog 216: To the Mums
Blog 215: Happy Mothers Day
Happy mothers day to my mum and my mother-in-law, all the mothers out there, all the women who have had angel babies and all the women who want to be mothers, happy mothers day to you! Both Dan and I are in amazement that we have the best parents, mums, in the whole world. We … Continue reading Blog 215: Happy Mothers Day
Blog 214: Public Embarrassment
Do you remember being at school and having to do PE? Were you the sporty one that annoyed everyone else or where you one of the group that sat on the sidelines? Did you get nervous about changing in front of other people or didn't really care? How did you feel about PE at school? … Continue reading Blog 214: Public Embarrassment
Blog 213: A walk in the park
Do you enjoy walking? How often do you go walking? Do you like walking with your friends and family? It seems life is like walking in the park, walking up hills as highs, going down hills as the lows of life and having to deal and walk through crap to get through life and all … Continue reading Blog 213: A walk in the park
Blog 212: Happy 90th Grandad
Happy Birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to dear Grandad, you look like a monkey and smell like one too. Oh if only I would be able to sing this to you today on your 90th birthday. I miss you and I miss celebrating your 90th birthday with you. It has been … Continue reading Blog 212: Happy 90th Grandad
Blog 211: It is Gods plan
There have been so many times when I have looked back and seen what has happened in my life, what I have been through, who I have been with, the people who have come in and out of my life, how my life has changed, the people I have come in contact with, who I … Continue reading Blog 211: It is Gods plan
Blog 210: 9 years gone
Flash back to 22nd February 2012 at 6:30am, 9 years ago today and the world lost a very amazing, special, adorable, charming, funny, lovable, hero gentle-man. The world would never be the same, our lives would never be the same, our future would never be the same, our special occasions would never be the same, … Continue reading Blog 210: 9 years gone
Blog 209: Mr and Mrs Valentines Day
Whaaaaat! 4 days ago we are celebrated our first valentines day as Mr and Mrs and I can't be more excited! Where did that time fly by? How has the last 10 months gone so quickly? It only seemed like yesterday that it was my wedding day! What an amazing time it is for both … Continue reading Blog 209: Mr and Mrs Valentines Day
Blog 208: The best love
Everyone has a different way of showing love to other people, some have been hurt in the past so they cautious, some are ready to take on any challenge and other just don't want to put themselves out there because of what has happened in the past. We all try and love others around us … Continue reading Blog 208: The best love
Blog 207: L.O.V.E
How do you celebrate Valentines day? Do you do anything special for your other half or the person that you love? How do you show love and what does love mean to you? Who do you show love to and why? What does Valentines Day bring up for you, a deep meaningful love or a … Continue reading Blog 207: L.O.V.E
Blog 206: Day of Love
We all love a good romantic movie, a good romantic dinner, a good love story, a good meal out, a good time with friends, a good time with the people that we love, a good time with the other half, a good time with those who are special, who doesn't? Valentine's day can be hard … Continue reading Blog 206: Day of Love
Blog 205: Love me please?Blog 2Love me please?
Every year there are thousands of roses that have been sold, there are loads of restaurants that have been filled, there are loads of cards that have been written, there are loads of food that has been consumed, there have been loads of take away's been ordered, there are loads of kisses that have been … Continue reading Blog 205: Love me please?Blog 2Love me please?
Blog 204: Distraction
How often do you sit down and forget what you need to do or you see something else that you need to be able to do? Do you get distracted easily? Do you think that you need to do one thing and then do another? How often do you get distracted? Do you find that … Continue reading Blog 204: Distraction
Blog 203: My mental health
Over the years I have had EUPD and PTSD and it has affected me over time all day and everyday. I have heard from so many people mention that blogging has had a negative impact on their mental health and how bad it is. However I have found that blogging has helped me with my … Continue reading Blog 203: My mental health
Blog 202: ‘Winter’ of my life
Is winter you worst or best month of the year? Do you have times when you just want to give up and put your head in the sand? You must remember the times when you have been through the dark times and didn't think you had a way out. You must remember the times when … Continue reading Blog 202: ‘Winter’ of my life
Blog 201’Please leave a voicemail’
Have you ever felt alone? Have you ever felt isolated? Have you ever felt like you don't belong? Do you feel like no one loves you? Have you been on your own for too long? Do you want to have more contact with other people? Have things got difficult for you? Are you physically alone? … Continue reading Blog 201’Please leave a voicemail’
CC (200) Blogs
200 blogs ago and on the 28th February 2018 I didn't realise that looking forward I would still be writing blogs and people would still be interested in my life. It is amazing to think how my life has changed from being a young single adult, being engaged to now being married and with a … Continue reading CC (200) Blogs
Blog 199: All Alone
Have you ever felt like you don't belong? Or that you feel sad? You have no one to talk to? You can't go out? Or you feel isolated? You feel that nothing is going your way? You feel that you have no friends? You feel that your family is far away? Do you feel that … Continue reading Blog 199: All Alone
Blog 198: Stop procrastinating
Do you keep putting things off? Do you want to be productive but are not able to? Do you use the words, 'later' a lot? Would you rather do something fun rather than doing something that you have too? Do you try and not to do the things that are important? We are all guilty … Continue reading Blog 198: Stop procrastinating
Blog 197: 6 Months Married
What the heck, how have Dan and I already been married for 6 months! I can't believe that time goes so quickly! How did the last 6 months go so fast and so well? I am so blessed by the memories that we have been able to make in the last 6 months and the … Continue reading Blog 197: 6 Months Married
Blog 196: Two years
Can you believe that I have been writing a blog every week for the last two and a bit years! I am so grateful that I have been able to do this and to reach more and more people each month and all across the world too. I never thought when I changed from writing … Continue reading Blog 196: Two years
Blog 195: Hello 2021
Another day has gone, another month has gone, another year has gone. How ridiculous! Can you believe that another year has gone already? The years just seem to be flying by and I can't understand why. I think I must be getting older and everyone else is getting younger! The years seems to be … Continue reading Blog 195: Hello 2021
Blog 194: End of a year
Can you believe that its the end of 2020 already and aren't we ready to see the end of it? I have had two weddings, including my own, a honeymoon, holidays, doctors appointments, family events, birthdays, my best friend and brother got married, my sister has got engaged, Christmas has come and gone, there have … Continue reading Blog 194: End of a year
Blog 193: The end
Can you believe that after the huge lead up Christmas is over? It is now time to pack up all the lights, to put away to tree, to start eating the left over food, to relaxing, to getting back to the normal routine and it can be quiet a shock to be honest. Do you … Continue reading Blog 193: The end
Blog 192: Covid Christmas
This time last year we were getting the food bought, but not this year. Last year we were organising gifts, but not this year. Last year we were heading to carol services, but not this year. Last year we were meeting with friends, but not this year. Last year we were sharing mulled wine, but … Continue reading Blog 192: Covid Christmas
Blog 191: Blogmas – Day 24 – Christmas Eve
Can you believe that it is only one day until Christmas? Christmas is only 1 days away and this is the time that we begin to panic, think we don't have everything, think its all gone wrong, the oven might break with the amount of food being prepared, snow could be on the ground, the … Continue reading Blog 191: Blogmas – Day 24 – Christmas Eve
Blog 190: Blogmas – Day 23 – The baby
In just two days we are celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, Emmanuel, Christ, the Lord, Son of man and fully son of God. He is the lamb of God, the light of the world, king of the Jews, Alpha and Omega, Good shepherd, the king of kings, the saviour, the way, the truth, the … Continue reading Blog 190: Blogmas – Day 23 – The baby
Blog 189: Blogmas – Day 22 – Shine bright
Can you believe that we are already half way through this Christmas month? How the time seems to fly by! I feel like we were just finishing the summer holidays and the children were just going back to school. Isn't it crazy how life goes and how fast the year seems to go by. The … Continue reading Blog 189: Blogmas – Day 22 – Shine bright
Blog 188: Blogmas – Day 21 – Prince of Peace
When we look around the world we do not see any peace, people are hurting, people are being killed, people are being selfish and whatever we think we do not live in a world full of peace. We all have problems, we all live in a world that is focused on ourselves, we all live … Continue reading Blog 188: Blogmas – Day 21 – Prince of Peace
Blog 187: Blogmas – Day 20 – Truth
How often do you believe someone? How often do you like to hear the truth? Sometimes the truth is hard to hear, sometimes the truth is wonderful and a time of celebration, other times truth can be hard, the truth is something that happens and we need to aware of the truth of life. The … Continue reading Blog 187: Blogmas – Day 20 – Truth
Blog 186: Blogmas – Day 19 – The Way
If you ever go for a walk with me you can almost guarantee that we will get lost, whether we have a map or not I really am not good at direction! I often try and remember and know the way to somewhere but I do often forget and I do often loose my way! … Continue reading Blog 186: Blogmas – Day 19 – The Way
Blog 185: Blogmas – Day 18 – Saviour
Who or what would you saviour be if you really thought about it? The first things that come to my mind may be the fastest car, the best job, the most of amount of children, the biggest house! We look around the world and we think about the things that are good for us, we … Continue reading Blog 185: Blogmas – Day 18 – Saviour
Blog 184: Blogmas – Day 17- Perfect?
Christmas is such a wonderful time of the year and it seems that people seem to be a lot kinder, a lot more patient, a lot more loving and wanting to meet up with you even when they may not have time too. Christmas seems to bring the good out in people and it really … Continue reading Blog 184: Blogmas – Day 17- Perfect?
Blog 183: Blogmas – Day 16 – King of Kings
We often think of Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, officially Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of her other realms and territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith being the queen of all queens-just look at her offical title! She is the the … Continue reading Blog 183: Blogmas – Day 16 – King of Kings
Blog 182: – Day 15 – Greatest Gift
This is a wonderful time of the year but there is loads of pressure, loads of things to do and loads of expectations. Christmas seems to be a family fun time but also can be uncomfortable, confusing and a nice if not annoying hassle. It is time to run around, decorate the house and tree, … Continue reading Blog 182: – Day 15 – Greatest Gift
Blog 181: Blogmas – Day 14 – Good Shepherd
If I said to you good shepherd what would you think? Would you think of people who have a dog, a tractor and loads of sheep. When I think of a good shepherd I think of the Yorkshire dales in the UK and the amount of beauty there is in just one small area. Shepherds … Continue reading Blog 181: Blogmas – Day 14 – Good Shepherd
Blog 180: Blogmas – Day 13 – Alpha and Omega
Did you know that these words are the first and last words in the Greek alphabet? Jesus is called the Alpha because He was there at the beginning. He was there with the father when the world was created, He was there when God created the heavens and the earth, He was there when the … Continue reading Blog 180: Blogmas – Day 13 – Alpha and Omega
Blog 179: Blogmas – Day 12 – King of Jews
We know that on the cross Jesus was labelled the King of the Jews because He was born in northern Israel and He not only is the king of the Jews but he is also the king of everything. I don't know about you but I often find it easy to put things before Jesus … Continue reading Blog 179: Blogmas – Day 12 – King of Jews
Blog 178: Blogmas – Day 11 – Light of the world
When you have a candle do you put it in the cupboard? Do you put it under the bed? Do you put a bowl on top of it? Of course not, you want it to shine bright, you want it to be the focus of the room and you want it to be lighting up … Continue reading Blog 178: Blogmas – Day 11 – Light of the world
Blog 177: Blogmas – Day 10 – Reason for the season
It is that time of year again when Christmas is here and everything starts to get mad with preparations, food and presents! I love writing these blogs about Christmas but year after year I do wonder what to write on and whether people would get bored. I suppose everyone thinks that Christmas is the same … Continue reading Blog 177: Blogmas – Day 10 – Reason for the season
Blog 176: Blogmas – Day 9 – Lamb of God
I don't know about you but I love a good roast lamb with some mince sauce on the side with a pile of roast potatoes and vegetables! We all love the spring time when lambs are jumping around the fields after their mamas and we love seeing new life being born. Lambs are cute, they … Continue reading Blog 176: Blogmas – Day 9 – Lamb of God
Blog 175: Blogmas – Day 8 – Presents
These next few days are going to be crazy at home, at school and in the shops. The school nativities may have started, the schools will begin to close (if they haven't already), the shops are crowded, the Christmas tree needs to be bought, the food needs to be prepared and the presents need to … Continue reading Blog 175: Blogmas – Day 8 – Presents
Blog 174: Blogmas – Day 7 – Son of Man
Jesus not only was the son of God, which we saw yesterday, but He was the son of man, He grew up with a mother, Mary, and He grew up with a father, Joseph. However, God was Jesus total father and Mary was His mother. Jesus had a standard family, he had brothers and sisters, … Continue reading Blog 174: Blogmas – Day 7 – Son of Man
Blog 173: Blogmas – Day 6 – Son of God
Do you know what the Son of God means? Do you know that Jesus was the Son of God and also the Son of man? Jesus although he lived fully on this earth He was fully God, He came from God, He was perfect and He was heavenly. God is the father and Jesus is … Continue reading Blog 173: Blogmas – Day 6 – Son of God
Blog 172: Blogmas – Day 5 – Lord
Did you know in the Bible Lord is mentioned over 700 times in the new testament? How amazing is that and what a word to be able to remember! Not only is Jesus call Jesus Christ but also Jesus the Lord. Not only is he in control of the weather, or the government, or the … Continue reading Blog 172: Blogmas – Day 5 – Lord
Blog 171: Blogmas – Day 4 – Christ
When you hear the word Christ, what do you think off? For me it means Jesus Christ, the one who we will be celebrating as a baby in the next few weeks. Christ is a word that we should only use for praise, it is a word that we should be grateful for, it is … Continue reading Blog 171: Blogmas – Day 4 – Christ
Blog 170: Blogmas – Day 3 -First Christmas married
I can't believe another year is here and we are married, how does life go so quickly! How does life happen and I don't even seem to think about it! I love Christmas, I love the presents, I love buying gifts for other people, I love the food, I love the idea of being with … Continue reading Blog 170: Blogmas – Day 3 -First Christmas married
Blog 169: Blogmas – Day 2 – Emmanuel
We have all heard of vlogmas and how people vlog their lives for the first 24 days of December and I thought why don't I do that! These blogs will be shorter than normal but they will be my thoughts on the days leading up to Christmas and what we can concentrate on. The days … Continue reading Blog 169: Blogmas – Day 2 – Emmanuel
Blog 168: Blogmas – Day 1 – Advent
Its that time of year again and advent has crept on us without us realising it, the turkeys are getting fat, the shops are full of gifts, people are getting wrapping paper, the children are getting excited, the parents are getting stressed, the grandparents are babysitting, the trees are going up, the lights are getting … Continue reading Blog 168: Blogmas – Day 1 – Advent
Blog 167: 1 Month to go
Can you believe it is only one month until Christmas Day? Isn't it crazy to think that in a months time Christmas day will be here and it will be the beginning of the end. It will almost be over, people will be full, presents would have been opened, the food will be gone, leftovers … Continue reading Blog 167: 1 Month to go
Blog 166: Gods Road
Have you ever been lost when you have been driving? This life is just like driving, there are stalls, there are stops, there are breaks, there are times when you need a break! We all have battles and struggles that we need to get through life, both personally, communal, external and internal. We all have … Continue reading Blog 166: Gods Road
Blog 165: Time is ticking
Don't we all hate waiting, waiting for the next job, waiting for our baby to arrive, waiting for dinner to cook, waiting to go on holiday, waiting to see family and friends, waiting for school to start, waiting for our coffee, waiting for 'the one' and waiting for so many other things. It seems like … Continue reading Blog 165: Time is ticking
Blog 164: Believe in yourself
There are times in life when you don't believe in yourself, times when you doubt yourself, times when you loose confidence, times when you have low self esteem. You would be lying if you say you haven't had these thoughts. When you are faced with problems, with difficulties it is hard to carry on but … Continue reading Blog 164: Believe in yourself
Blog 163: Remembering
Yesterday was the day in which the first world war stopped across the whole of Europe. 102 years ago today the peace treaty was signed at the 11th hour of the 11th day in 1918. We should remember those people who gave up their lives so that we are able to be free and we … Continue reading Blog 163: Remembering
Blog 162: Being grateful
How thankful are you? Have you counted your blessings? We should be grateful that we are alive, we should be grateful that we have family. We should be grateful that we have a place to live. We should be grateful for free medical care. We should be grateful for food. We should be grateful for … Continue reading Blog 162: Being grateful
Blog 161: Light in darkness
Who loves the firework season? Who enjoys heading to see the fireworks? Do you love seeing the lights lit up the dark night? Do you like having the sparklers and cheering? I think at some point in our lives we have headed to the fireworks or have at least watched them out the window. I … Continue reading Blog 161: Light in darkness
Blog 160: Letter to my future self
If you were to write a letter to your younger self how would it start? What would you say? How would you feel? What encouragement would you give the younger you? How would you try and keep them going? What message would you give? What things would you say not to worry about? Throughout life … Continue reading Blog 160: Letter to my future self
Blog 159: No to Satan
Do you celebrate Halloween? Do you know what this day means? Why do we have Halloween? Should children get dressed up? Do you agree with trick or treating? Do you think ghosts exist? Should everyone, including Christians, celebrate Halloween? How do you feel about Halloween and this time of year? Do you think it is … Continue reading Blog 159: No to Satan
Blog 158: Worry less
Do you worry? Are you scared of worrying too much? Have you wondered why you worry too much? Worrying is part of everyone's everyday life and we are almost used to it. We worry because we are scared of uncertainty and things that we are not in control off. If you went down the street … Continue reading Blog 158: Worry less
Blog 157: Why do I blog?
I have often been asked as to why I blog and put my personal life out on the internet and tell you all so much about my life. Apparently I am either brave or stupid in doing so, maybe I am a bit of both! I am glad I am brave to put my whole … Continue reading Blog 157: Why do I blog?
Blog 156: ‘Baby its cold outside’
Winter is fully here, the coats are back on, the snow shovels are ready, the gloves are out of the cupboard, hot chocolate is ready, the kettle is on a constant boil, snuggling is well back in fashion, the fireplaces are on, winter pyjamas are on, the onesies are out of the cupboard. Winter is … Continue reading Blog 156: ‘Baby its cold outside’
Blog 155: Depression
Depression is not a good thing to have, waking up everyday not knowing how you are going to feel, having something small annoy you, being around people can cause anxiety, not wanting to go out, spending days in bed, feel ill but not ill at the same time, not wanting to do normal activities, having … Continue reading Blog 155: Depression
Blog 154: Where is Grace?
When someone hurts you are you quick to forgive or do you hold a grudge? Do you despise people for a long time? Do you want people to forgive you? Do you remember what that one child did to you at school? Do you feel that you are being betrayed? Do you remember over your … Continue reading Blog 154: Where is Grace?
Blog 153: It was only ‘small’
Have you ever told a lie? Have you felt bad about it? Who have you lied too? Why do you lie? Does making you lie feel better? Every person in their life has lied at some point or another. Some people lie all the time, some people don't really lie and some people sometimes lie. … Continue reading Blog 153: It was only ‘small’
Blog 152: Failing is learning
If you went down the high street and asked how many deal with failure then it would be a lot of people. Many people have to deal with failure in their lives and it can be hard and frustrating. Failure is something that so many people don't want to talk about but it is something … Continue reading Blog 152: Failing is learning
Blog 151: Happy Birthday
Tomorrow we will be celebrating the birthday of the mother of my husband, my mother-in-law, the mother to my husband brothers, the other mum in my life, the second person I go to if I am in a problem, the person who loves my cakes, the person who makes me laugh, the person who feeds … Continue reading Blog 151: Happy Birthday
Blog 150: The new norm
What does the new normal look like for you? Working from home? Having the kids all the time? Trying to home school the children? Only going out when really needed? Wearing a mask even when you are with family? Not being able to see parents/grandparents? Buying only what you need from the shops? There have … Continue reading Blog 150: The new norm
Blog 149: It’s Fall
Can you believe that the summer is now of and fall, or autumn is just around the corner! It is the beginning of September and fall is just around the corner and about to start. It is such a shame that after fall follows winter but I love all the colours on the trees an … Continue reading Blog 149: It’s Fall