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This week we had some good friends over for supper. Although we have known each other for several years we had never really told them much about our lives before coming to Beeding. As a part of the conversation, we
For Christmas this year we were given an unusual gift – an adopted cherry tree. We love cherries in our house but I was a little surprised to receive an adoption certificate for a fruit tree! However we have had
This week I’ve enjoyed some welcome respite from anticipating and thinking about what is to come, and focusing on celebrating what is. Our family have celebrated three birthdays and a wedding anniversary in 5 days! Lock-down style celebrations may not
Is anyone else really tired?! I don’t just mean been going to bed a bit late, not sleeping brilliantly so could do with a decent lie-in kind of tired. Or even tired of home school, tired of laundry, tired of
I wonder how many times we have told our children (or even ourselves!) to just ‘be brave – it’s only a little spider,’ or ‘be brave, you can do it, just keep pedalling!’ when we teach them to ride a
This week I’ve actually carved out space to go for a proper walk! Such a simple pleasure –so why did I take so long to make such a simple thing that I really enjoy a priority? That’s not to say
This week I’ve had a bit of an ‘aha’ moment. 12 weeks in and counting and life doesn’t feel like it’s getting any easier to adjust to! Lock-down rules might be easing, practically speaking the new recommendations don’t really change
Our need for some sort of faithful presence has perhaps never be as great as during these locked-down months. Even as some parts of our daily life are beginning to unlock, the continued uncertainty is tiring and the desire for
The idea of ‘Spirit’ conjures up all sorts of images for us. Perhaps a special feeling of connection with nature, or a stirring inside when we listen to a certain piece of music. Maybe an overwhelming awe when we walk
I find myself often quoting this lovely African proverb when trying to encourage families who struggle occasionally with the many demands and frustrations of bringing up children. We were never meant to try and do it on our own! The