Faith
The Power Of Our Words.
Our words have power! Whether we use them to uplift and encourage or to pull someone down, they have power. I am learning more and more that what I speak to people has the power to change their day….. for…
Stop, I Want To Get Off!
Most of the time, I feel like my life is like a roller coaster. Actually, I love roller coasters, but being on one constantly 24/7 can leave you exhausted and feeling nauseated! Some days I just want to scream: “Stop,…
Yip, We’re One Of Those Families Cont….
So at the end of 2011, it was time for us to choose a High School for Jackson. Now, back in the day, you went to the closest school to your house, there were no comparing schools, choosing which had…
What Kind Of Story Are You?
What kind of story are You? Are you a fairytale where you walk around all day with bluebirds on your shoulder? Are you a drama, where it’s a constant stream of one disaster after another? Are you a nightmare, where…
How Did God Do That?
God did something this week that Phil and I have been trying to do for months. Now it’s no surprise that God can do something we can’t, but it would have saved us some frustration if we had just realized…
Is It A Bird, Is It A Plane…….
No, Its SUPER-MUM! Phil has been away at a conference this week, so it’s just been me and the kids at home. I’m not quite sure what it is, but when Phil is away, I turn into Super-Mum, which is…
The Complexities Of Simple Living!
While in Uganda we spent quite a lot of time with some kids that had been rescued from the street. What an absolutely humbling experience. The 8 kids lived in a home with a house mother who took care of…
Grumpy Cow Syndrome!
So after last week’s honesty list, I was all set to blow my own trumpet this week! I had it all planned out in my mind, to tell you all about the good things, brag about what a great job…
Stop Whinging and just Accept It!
I got to spend time with some absolutely incredible people in Uganda, but I think one of the people that touched my heart the most was one of the Mum’s of a sponsor child. She brought her daughter to the…
Me Royalty?
While we were in Uganda, we felt like royalty! As we drove along the roads, kids would wave out to us and smile the biggest smiles in the world. As we turned up to see a school, the kids would…
