As a teenager I was a bit sullen, difficult and angry to say the least. There was a lot happening in my life which contributed to this but I often wonder would I have been the same cranky child without all that going on. I think perhaps I would. I found authority particularly difficult to … More Five things I learned at school which were not on the curriculum.
Todays repost comes from the Blog Embracing Wade, written by the mother of Wade. Wade was born with Down Syndrome. In her answer as to why she chose this post to feature in my repost series, Wades mum wrote, “In my mind, this post was the one that tied together all the thoughts I had during … More Second chance repost #7 Thoughts that got me through
Todays second chance repost comes from the blog The Chatter Blog. An inspiring post definitely worthy of a second chance. When I was 31 I weighed in at a good 220 pounds. I was “content” with life. But didn’t have any real aspirations. Nothing defined anyway. I knew I didn’t want … More Second chance repost #6. Black Belt Path To Life.
Can you imagine how you would feel if the next phone call you received was one telling you a loved one was in a serious accident? Can you imagine walking into your childs room to discover they are unconscious? Imagine the rush to the hospital, the fear and then the silence of sitting in the … More Unintentional Hero.
Tonight I am sharing what I have learned over my lifetime as a mother. A blogging buddy called Learner Mama has posted “Ten random things I have learnt as a mother”. She has invited others to join in and share their own experiences. I loved the idea and so here are mine. From childhood I … More Ten things I have learned as a mother.
Tonight as I stood washing a cup at the sink I could smell the fresh bunch of freesia in the vase on the window sill. They were given to me by my husband last week. As he bought them he explained to my youngest the connection between my Dad and I through freesia. He told … More Reunited, if only briefly.
Imagine being independent, financially content, working at a job you are proud of, with people who are your friends. Then one day it’s over. You have no job, no money and little contact with your friends. Oh and you also have a newborn baby, who came without instructions and with no way of removing batteries. … More Are you proud of what you do?
Todays second chance repost comes from the blog of faithmummy. This is one blogger I follow whose writing is deserving of many many readers. It is impossible to read what she writes and not be moved and inspired by her. She was given two special children, but they too were given a very special mother. … More Sometimes I cry.
How do we keep our children safe? We advise them, we educate them, but one of the most common things we do ( not necessarily the most ethically correct) is terrify them. We do this is to scare them away from danger. Looking back I do think that on occasions I must admit I might … More Maybe I went too far!
Today was one of those days, when I and “Fed up” walked along together. I didn’t want her company but she wouldn’t leave. She came unannounced last night, and she woke me many times with her moaning. When morning came she was still sitting there, waiting beside me. I was tired and weary, Her … More Did you have a bad day?
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