A few weeks ago, my husband shared a youthwork article with me that he thought I would enjoy. In it, there was a mention of a Japanese artform I had not come across before that intrigued me called kintsugi. I researched and read a little more, and it completely captivated me. Kintsugi is possibly the most … More Kintsugi: The Art of Grace
You know that point? That stage a couple of weeks into Lent where those promises you made suddenly get hard? It’s not that they weren’t before. Maybe the chocolate or coffee was staring at you from Day 1. Maybe the prayer time was getting shorter and shorter less than a week in. But for me, … More For When Lent Gets Tough…
As a Christian, I can rejoice in and see the true meaning of Easter and its impact on me and my life. Christ’s giving of Himself in death and His Resurrection are part of who I am and live in my very being. Christmas, well Christmas is a joy-filled season. It is the birth of … More The Truth of Christmas
*Five Minute Friday is an initiative set up by Lisa-Jo Baker over at Surprised by Motherhood. It has now been taken over by Kate over at Heading Home. The basic premise is to take the word Kate gives and write, non-stop for 5 minutes. Then you stop and post. Read more about it here. Collect … More Five Minute Friday: Collect
Words cannot describe how much I love you. Your birth was everything I dreamed it would be – relaxed, completely natural, and quick. I got to pull you straight up to my chest for a cuddle, and I was fully alert and awake for it. I got to take you in, to stare into your gorgeous … More To My Darling Baby Boy,
*Five Minute Friday is an initiative set up by Lisa-Jo Baker over at Surprised by Motherhood. It has now been taken over by Kate over at Heading Home. The basic premise is to take the word Kate gives and write, non-stop for 5 minutes. Then you stop and post. Read more about it here. Create … More Five Minute Friday: Create
It’s been a long time since I posted anything on here. Life With Open Arms has not stopped, and I am slowly returning to it. But there are two reasons why it has been especially quiet: 1) I have two children. Under two. It is tough. It’s great at times, but it is only just starting … More Why It Has Been Quiet On Here…
For those enduring the sleepless nights and endless worry. For those who are weighed down with guilt or pure exhaustion. For those struggling with postpartum depression. For those simply struggling. For those who have shouted. For those who hurt. For those whose bodies ache and crave just a little more sleep. For those who are … More For The New Parents
As parents, we all know that the rewards of our job are worth it, and that the beautiful moments are more amazing than anything else in the world. But we also know that anyone who has not been a parent simply has no idea just how difficult it can sometimes be. I know this, because only … More When Parenting is Hard
For those with aching bodies, minds and hearts. For the bone-tired, the stressed, the restless. For the parents, the teachers, the doctors, the overworked and under-appreciated. For those dealing with sickness and grief – their own, or someone else’s. For those who have little ones clinging to their trouser legs, shouting for attention, refusing to … More For the Weary
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