“Happy” New Year

Happy New Year. As Australia burns, lives are being lost, properties destroyed, I’m struggling to find the “Happy” part. So many towns under threat by bushfire. So many communities torn apart. All I can do is pray. Pray for people to stay safe. Pray for our firefighters to find inner strength to keep on going … More “Happy” New Year

Never pass on an opportunity to teach a child. Even if it exposes your vulnerability

I wrote this a year ago, and posted it to my Facebook page. It’s come up on the “On This Day” feature, so I thought I’d share it here…..   I snuck over to Woolies (Woolworths grocery store) a couple of hours ago, while getting some vegies a little girl about 3 or 4 asked … More Never pass on an opportunity to teach a child. Even if it exposes your vulnerability

Suicide

A neighbour and dear friend of ours chose to end his life last week. It has left everyone in our close knit street absolutely shocked. This guy was 40 years old, a doting father to an 8yo son, and had a fiance. He was the life of the street, a joker, caring, funny, supportive, mentoring, … More Suicide

Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day means different things to different people, some love the big extravagant gifts that cost thousands of dollars, some like a day away from the kids, some love breakfast in bed, some love nothing more than a sleep in. No matter how you choose to spoil your mothers the most meaningful gift you can … More Mother’s Day