Category Archives: Faith

He Has Been Good To Us

Posted on January 14, 2012 by

I often forget. If I were being honest, I’d say I forget most of the time. I don’t remember as I encourage children to quickly eat their breakfasts, or stay focused as they are getting dressed. I certainly don’t remember … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Lessons Learned, Letters To Myself, Ma Famille, My Chlidren, Parenting, Perpective | 7 Comments

Simplicity Lesson – Ask And Ye Shall Receive

Posted on December 30, 2011 by

A few weeks ago I was in the midst of a big fret. I was worried about my children not having family in their lives, not feeling loved by enough people and I was worried about emergencies – who would … Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, Anxiety, Faith, Family Expansion, Family Life, Journeying, Lessons Learned, Love, Ma Famille, My Chlidren, My Daughter, New Beginnings, Oh so Blessed, People In My Life | 9 Comments

One Hundred Ways To Save Money Part X

Posted on July 26, 2010 by

This is the final installment of the series and I hope that this last part has some tougher but long lasting tips which can really change your life! For parts 1-90 please see here! 91. Get over your sense of … Continue reading →

Posted in 100 Ways To Save Money, Downshifting, Faith, Frugal Living, Oh so Blessed, Personal Responsibility | 17 Comments

Reclaiming Simple Sundays – Joy

Posted on July 18, 2010 by

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

In Need Of Renewal…

Posted on July 7, 2010 by

For a long while, I have felt, well weary. I coped very well while away, but when I left the children I finally had the head space to deal with all I saw and experienced; I began to grieve, question and … Continue reading →

Posted in Being Gentle and Kind, Faith, Finding Myself, Laying Foundations For The Life Plan, Purpose Driven Life, Repairing Damage, The "Impossible" Challenge | 13 Comments

I guess I should announce…

Posted on June 30, 2010 by

That I am home. Leaving was single-handedly one of the top two most difficult days of my life, walking away from beautiful faces, filled with smiles, hope, love and desperation, a desire and need to be loved completely.  I saw the … Continue reading →

Posted in Around the World in 80 Days, Faith, Finding Myself, Goals, Inventing My Life, Laying Foundations For The Life Plan, New Beginnings, The "Impossible" Challenge | 28 Comments

Grateful, Thankful, Blessed…

Posted on June 29, 2010 by

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

Posted on June 10, 2010 by

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

VISA in hand…

Posted on June 3, 2010 by

Praise the Lord it all came together :0) Now I just need to get my list of things to do done!

Posted in Faith, Laying Foundations For The Life Plan | 9 Comments

Must Get Things Done Monday – Overwhelmed Edition

Posted on May 24, 2010 by

Yesterday it hit me, there have been a lot of changes over the last 6 weeks, probably too many, and in truth, it has been a tough few years.  In the six weeks I’ve been dealing with moving, a broken laptop, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Finding Myself, Lessons Learned, Oh so Blessed, Purpose Driven Life, Simple Living and Reducing Stress | 9 Comments