For September I have been walking a lot. 108 miles to be exact. Some of these miles have been walked along beautiful beaches and others through dewy, light glimmering woodland picking up red and gold leaves and conkers as we went. Others were spent pacing out the days anxieties and stresses with a friend in … Continue reading Popping in
Come-unity
Weekend Away
So last weekend we went away with our church. It's a weekend with some teaching but also time to just get to know each other and truth be told I wasn't massively looking forward to it. We arrived tired and I was nervous about how I would find it, how Faith would get on-she's been … Continue reading Weekend Away
A body is a thing that should do
'A body is something that should never be described' she said firmly. 'That way lies insanity. A body is a thing that should do' Caitlin Moran 'How to be famous' Bodies. They get talked about a lot; assessed, analysed, critiqued, judged, loved, admired, disgusted by, obsessed with. Most of this is quite distant from me … Continue reading A body is a thing that should do
What do we think of when we talk about being broke
It rolls off the tongue 'Sorry I can't do that I am so broke/skint/poor right now'-actually in my case saying no to things doesn't roll off the tongue as easy as it should. It's a phrase that many say, and it means different things to everyone. Our understanding of what 'being poor' is can vastly … Continue reading What do we think of when we talk about being broke
Thank you from the bottom of my heart
You helped me navigate this journey of motherhood when you were struggling with not being a mum. You let me share my worries and concerns and took such care and kindness to listen and encourage when I also represented a life/dream lost. You helped me celebrate the milestones and brought light and humour when your … Continue reading Thank you from the bottom of my heart
out loud
This is a post about speaking out your truth-which I actively encourage. However, it does come with some disclaimers: Check your context. Saying out loud that you have an alarming rash, is more than appropriate to a medical professional, and even fine to a friend you are seeking sympathy from...but to the postman for example, … Continue reading out loud
homecoming
I have missed this that sense of being settled, being at ease, being where I am supposed to be. I don't always instantly recognise you, but I know I am in good company, I feel free. Whether in a church hall, or a lounge or out for a walk in the woods...you calm my … Continue reading homecoming
To all you new mums
Salute, salute You're in the trenches and you deserve all the love and flapjack/chocolate buttons you can handle. Today I got sent a lovely little message from a friend who has recently become a mum and it reminded me of how bleedin hard it is at that stage. Don't get me wrong, its hard at … Continue reading To all you new mums
It’s ok to be scared
Lots of things freak me out: small enclosed spaces big insects (except crickets they are fine...probably thanks to Disney and the noise they make, its nice and you know where they are, they aren't sneaky) the idea that I can be watched through my computer large waves (yup dreams of being a surfer or sailor … Continue reading It’s ok to be scared
like a breath of fresh air
Yesterday I went to see a friend who has a 10 week old bubba and she said I just don't know where the me part has gone. And oh I remember those times, I feel I am still in those times...my body is no longer feeding her but she still wants to be in my … Continue reading like a breath of fresh air
Wren and Squirrel 