Monthly Archives: December 2009

A Quiet Grace

Posted on December 30, 2009 by

Lately I’ve felt the need to pause more, say less, feel what is around me - to experience life without the need to speak about all that is done or give opinions.  There is a quiet grace found by choosing when … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Finding Myself | 12 Comments

Nothing Better

Posted on December 28, 2009 by

Than spending the mornings & afternoons walking & running along the beach. Time spent reflecting, praying and wondering what 2010 will bring…. The perfect end to a day at the British seaside - an evening spent watching Pride & Prejudice, sipping tea … Continue reading →

Posted in Around Devon | 9 Comments

Remembering Those Who Are Easy To Forget

Posted on December 23, 2009 by

Being unwanted, unloved, uncared for, forgotten by everybody, I think that is a much greater hunger, a much greater poverty than the person who has nothing to eat  Mother Teresa After I wrote my Thankful Tuesday post yesterday, it dawned on … Continue reading →

Posted in Do something, Get Busy!, Oh so Blessed, Purpose Driven Life | 7 Comments

Thankful Tuesday!

Posted on December 22, 2009 by

I have so much to be thankful for this week! Thank you again for letting me share it with you! I am thankful for the wonderful outdoors, running along the beachfront and hiking in the forest humbles me and makes me … Continue reading →

Posted in Oh so Blessed | 16 Comments

A Saturday in Devon England

Posted on December 19, 2009 by

There are times when no words are needed, they are simply a distraction to the soul!  Frugal Trenches

Posted in Around Devon, Finding Myself, Proud to live in England | 13 Comments

Christmas Isn’t All Bad

Posted on December 19, 2009 by

Lately I’ve heard a lot of people moan about Christmas being materialistic and plain indulgent. I don’t dispute that for many that may be the case. But I would also suggest looking at other areas in those people’s lives and if you look hard … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays/Vacations, Purpose Driven Life | 13 Comments

Weekending

Posted on December 18, 2009 by

Having traveled back to the family home for the holidays, I’m especially looking forward to this weekend because it means I’ll be enjoying some much wanted influx of media having suffered through enjoyed a 6 week media fast!  Most of … Continue reading →

Posted in Around Devon, Reclaiming Simple Sundays | 3 Comments

Would you leave this?

Posted on December 18, 2009 by

Taking a break from Financial Savvy Friday’s today. I may post a Financial tip tomorrow. Just because In the meantime, I have to share that I am having no trouble saying no to trips to the shops (5 days of … Continue reading →

Posted in Financially Savvy Fridays, Frugal Living | 3 Comments

The Places You’ll Go

Posted on December 17, 2009 by

This is me, shortly after finally being allowed out of an incubator for a short visit (oops, might not have been me and instead my parent’s old friends baby! lol). A comment by the lovely Anna, has made me think … Continue reading →

Posted in Dreams, Faith, Finding Myself, Making lemons out of lemonade, Oh so Blessed, Purpose Driven Life | 11 Comments

Feeling The Need To Draw Near

Posted on December 16, 2009 by

There is something about this season that makes me want to spend more time in peaceful contemplation, giving quiet thanksgiving, seeing the beauty & grace that surrounds.  I’ve enjoyed three days in a row of much-needed hibernation, snuggling with a cat, enjoying coffee … Continue reading →

Posted in Oh so Blessed, Simple Living and Reducing Stress, Simplicity | 4 Comments