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The Power of a Hug
If I’m angry and say things I don’t mean If I’m sad but can’t explain why The day my workload has overwhelmed me Or if I look like I need to cry If I tried my best but it failed When I’m so tired I tell you ‘I’m done’ On those days you know I…
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If you like dogs….
I told you in yesterday’s post that I want to share some youtube finds with you so today I’m bringing you someone who might be known to some of you but is new to me. In his series called ‘Sitting with dogs’, Rocky Kanaka goes to his local animal shelter and spends time sitting with…
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Advice for our teenage son
Do not fret, you will grow. Don’t worry, you will see changes, in you and others. Take your time, you don’t get ‘today’ again; there is no rush. No rush to grow or change, no rush for decisions to be made. Things happen when they will, and you will cope. Cast those fears aside. Let…
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Boxing Day 2023
I am writing this on Boxing Day, the day after Christmas. Everything is quiet and calm in the house as I reflect on the lovely day we had yesterday and how fortunate we are to be able to enjoy Christmas together. Dearest Son loved his presents and he made sure we know how appreciative he…
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Happy Anniversary
Do I tell you that I love you? Do you hear the words enough? Do you know I love our friendship? Even when our seas get rough. I love it when we share a joke, and laugh until there’s tears. I love that you still love me and hope you will for years!
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A True Story
This is a true story. It’s about my husband, his mum and how it took nearly 65 years for him to find out what she looked like. When my husband was born, the world was a different place. People accepted circumstances that today would trigger the conception of a ‘Go Fund Me’ page. Schools were…
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My Husband
I met you the day I stopped looking. Our souls smiled first, Because they knew. Holder of my hand, Keeper of my heart – That’s you. Time passes, And now are we not like the old gnarled tree, Whose branches show the wounds of harsh seasons? Yet strong and beautiful, Growing older together.