Category Archives: Repairing Damage

Nature, Help Me.

Posted on November 26, 2012 by

I’ve been discombobulated as of late. Why? I miss nature. I crave a day, a week, a season in the outdoors – walking, hiking, breathing, smelling, seeing what grows naturally. My soul yearns for it.  I feel closer to God when I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful, Reclaiming Simple Sundays, Repairing Damage, Simple Living and Reducing Stress, Simplicity | 8 Comments

Oh Weekend, We Welcome You

Posted on November 9, 2012 by

What a week! I’m sure there are echoes all around the world of so many of us sighing with relief the weekend is nigh. Breathe in. Breathe out. It’s here. Our week was filled with the calamity of moving on your own with … Continue reading →

Posted in Repairing Damage, Weekending | 8 Comments

November, Home…

Posted on November 3, 2012 by

I can hardly believe the calendar has landed on November. October seemed all together too short, though it peppered with many happy things, there were also many, many challenges. I felt somewhat conflicted as it is my favourite time of … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 Goals, Balance, Beans and Rice Budget, Home, Home Management, Ma Famille, New Beginnings, Parenting, Repairing Damage | 39 Comments

I Wish

Posted on September 25, 2012 by

I made a big mistake as a mother this weekend, I told my children to stop saying “I wish”.  I was trying to deal with my son’s consumer driven personality (prior to joining our family, he was in a family … Continue reading →

Posted in Balance, Family Life, Lessons Learned, Letters To Myself, Ma Famille, Not For The Faint Of Heart = Parenthood, Parenting, Personal Responsibility, Repairing Damage | 20 Comments

Reclaiming Simple Sundays

Posted on May 20, 2012 by

This photo has nothing to do with today, but since my camera had no batteries, I declared it would do! I decided to write a reclaimed, simple sunday post today, not because I felt relaxed (my arthritis is so so … Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful, Motherhood, Oh so Blessed, Parenting, Reclaiming Simple Sundays, Repairing Damage | 6 Comments

Thankful Tuesday – Sunday Rhythm

Posted on February 15, 2011 by

I am not normally a routined sort of person, I grew up with a lot of routine and structure and well, busyness. I’m quite sure I packed 40 years into my first decade, which perhaps explains my level of exhaustion.  As … Continue reading →

Posted in Reclaiming Simple Sundays, Repairing Damage, Simple Living and Reducing Stress, Simplicity, Thankful Tuesdays | 13 Comments

Reclaiming Simple Sunday

Posted on February 13, 2011 by

I think it’s safe to say we all needed a bit of emotional reprieve this weekend, I’m not sure that’s exactly what happened for me, but for the girls there’s been napping in favourite places, catnip loving and cooked sausages … Continue reading →

Posted in Reclaiming Simple Sundays, Repairing Damage | 9 Comments

Weekending

Posted on July 16, 2010 by

One plan – clean!!! My kitchen looks like it is being lived in by the Gruffalo, my bed needs making, the floors need sweeping & washing (probably by hand), my laundry that has been outside for three days and rained … Continue reading →

Posted in Organization, Personal Responsibility, Repairing Damage | 16 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

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