Category Archives: All Things Bright and Beautiful

Oooh Weekending

The tourists are gathering which means getting off the roads by 10am and not returning before about 9pm.  This morning things are a tad different as I’m not volunteering, which means time with James [today he is wearing a purple … Continue reading

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My Ice Cream

“Sometimes we stare so long at our balloon in the sky we forget that our ice cream is melting on our plate” I’m in a season of incredible change, exciting change, longed for yet scary change, it’s a season of following … Continue reading

Posted in About Me, All Things Bright and Beautiful, Dreams, Finding Myself, Inventing My Life, Lessons Learned, Purpose Driven Life, Quotes

Reclaiming Simple Sundays – Joy

Such goodness and sweet nectar rolled into today. It is days like this where I’m close to tears, due to a feeling of joy and thankfulness and when I let my heart wander, love for those far away in situations … Continue reading

Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful, Faith, It's Not About Self, Not All Who Wander Are Lost, Oh so Blessed, Purpose Driven Life | 5 Comments

Reclaiming Simple Sunday

This looong weekend was like sweet nectar, it was just beautiful! Walking along the coastal path for hours, passing sheep & views which take your breath away… Plus there was a dog involved, which makes everything sweet And my friend … Continue reading

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Weekending

From my spot to yours, happy weekending!

Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful, Cornwall Love | 6 Comments

Happiness Is…

:: Flying a kite on a windy British beach – what perfect days are made of! :: Calling my friend to welcome her home with her new child from a far away land; hearing her say on the phone “hold … Continue reading

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Grateful, Thankful, Blessed…

For the last few days, I have spent a lot of time in tears, or perhaps more correctly, sobbing. This is not because I am sad or depressed, it is not because I can not cope with what I’ve experienced, … Continue reading

Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful, Do something, Faith, Finding Myself, Inventing My Life, Laying Foundations For The Life Plan, Lessons Learned, New Beginnings, Oh so Blessed, Purpose Driven Life, Thankful Tuesdays

All About Your Heart

As you all know, I leave this week to volunteer in an orphanage with dying babies and children.  While some of my time will be giving more specialist help, a lot of my time will be simply holding, rocking and … Continue reading

Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful, Faith, Purpose Driven Life, Repairing Damage, Volunteering Overseas | 15 Comments

An American In London

Whenever I’m in London I feel like an American. I’ve been aware of this for many years, and truth be told I like my American stint now and then. I’m not sure if it is the incredible number of American … Continue reading

Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful, Americanisms, London Groove | 15 Comments

Alone

Photo credit This morning I woke up at the crack of dawn to hike through the woods alone. Just me and thousands of trees, wild bunnies, a hawk and many birds, as well as God who heard many many prayers … Continue reading

Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful, Making lemons out of lemonade, Repairing Damage, Simple Living and Reducing Stress, Sometimes life feels hard | 15 Comments