The Open Door
“I have opened a door in front of you, which no one can close.” Revelation 3:8. One of the earliest pieces of advice that I received after Tom died was: “Don’t turn down invitations”. ...
Category: Random Thoughts
One Good Turn Deserves Another
Search for “thin places” on the internet and one finds many Blogs and articles all describing the experience of being in such a place. It was a term first coined by the Celtic saints...
Keeping a Journal
With storm Eowyn, the first of 2025, raging outside and a Met Office warning to stay indoors, I have decided to keep warm and make use of my computer while we still have power. ...
10 Years On
It is the tenth anniversary of Tom’s death today. Ten years ago, I didn’t know how I was going to get through the rest of the day, let alone the next day. The future...
Starting 2024
2024 is well on its way. How many folk have started the year with resolutions to be better, to work harder or to achieve more? My resolution is to be grateful for what I...
Hidden Talents
It is coming up for two years since I started my blog and I feel that it is time for appraisal. The first question that comes to mind is “Why did I do it?” ...
Spring is on its way!
Spring is on its way! The snowdrops are out and the spring bulbs are slowly emerging from the cold earth. Catkins have appeared on the trees and the days are gradually getting longer. My...
Anniversaries
Tom and I got married during the “silly season” on 28 December. Not only was it between Christmas and New Year, but it was also mid-summer in Cape Town. Most of my teacher friends...
