Do you pass judgement on people you see without ever knowing them? Many years ago whilst training to be a nurse I spent time in a childrens hospital in the accident and emergency department. While I was there I got great experience which was invaluable in my nursing training. However it was the lessons in … More What do you see when you’re looking at me?
This is a lovely letter from a mother to her children. It’s writer blogs at Its all about a bit of this and that. I hope you enjoy it. “Dear Kids, I know it’s an obvious first thing to say but I love you. More than anything in the world, more than myself, your Dad, … More Series of Letters. Letter 5.
The internet here in Ireland is buzzing tonight, and the reason behind it? Katy Hopkins. A British upper class “lady” who makes her money in some small measure by courting controversy. She is very opinionated, and has a most unusual take on a lot of women’s issues. The rumours tell us she will be speaking … More Katy Hopkins, look at me I am a stay at home mom.
My youngest who is still eleven asks me almost daily “Can I have a sleepover for my birthday?”. She is my fourth child so as you can imagine, I am not a novice in this. I know the word sleepover is a joke. There is no sleep in sleepover. Without hesitation I say, for the … More Can I have a sleepover?
Last night you were celebrated in the local GAA club. You would have really enjoyed it. €6000 was donated in your name to the Cork Leukemia Association. That makes over €25,000 raised in your name so far. All your football team were there. All except one. Those boys are growing up before our eyes, even … More Celebrating your memory.
This is a beautiful letter from a daughter who after 28 years still misses her mom. It was written by Susan Irene who blogs on susanirenefox Dear Mom, January 30 will be the 28th anniversary of your passing. It seems like so many more years have gone by, so much of life has occurred and … More A series of letters. Letter 4.
This is a very powerful letter from an incredible lady. It is a trigger post, so I would like to alert you to that before you read it. Initially this writer chose anonymity but she has since changed her mind. After you read it I am sure you will agree, this lady is extraordinary. She … More A series of Letters. Letter 3.
Remember giving birth to your baby. That moment when you eventually get to meet the bump. Remember the intensity of the love you felt, and the instinct to protect your little one at all costs. Can you imagine if in order to fully protect your childs future, you had to deny you are the birth … More A mothers love.
It’s Thursday night. A hugely anticipated night in our house. At about 9pm the excitement peaks. Just before my husband arrives in with the shopping. I always know it’s a Thursday because of the many presses left open throughout the day. This happens as a result of my children looking for non existent food. They … More Thursday night. Feeding time at the zoo.
Once or twice a week a couple of friends and I go for a walk. It is quite a long trek of about 8km, off the beaten track. This walk has become a huge part of our friendship. Prior to December 2012 we walked this walk with no real cares. We chatted about family, relationships, … More Walking through grief.
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