When many seemingly random events occur within a space of a few short hours, I know that God is trying to reveal something to me. So I take notice and wait on His whisper…and it usually comes in the middle of the night when I’m lying awake unable to sleep!
I was reflecting on the parable [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘FAMILY LIFE’
September 15, 2009
ARE YOU A GUEST IN YOUR OWN HOME?
September 9, 2009
THE FIRST (of many) WEDDINGS @ The River
My eldest daughter is engaged to the most wonderful, gorgeous, man…and next April, we get to transform our backyard into a wedding wonderland!! The challenge is to do it all on a tight budget, and make the day breathtakingly beautiful for our princess bride. I have been collecting great pictures of wedding ideas for ages, [...]
April 6, 2009
CHILDLIKE PRAISE
you have taught children and nursing infants to give you praise.
They silence your enemies, who were seeking revenge. (Ps 8:2)
March 29, 2009
STUDIO SNIPPETS
I am so excited to show you the studio in place in our garden! As I mentioned earlier, it’s been nearly 20 years of marriage that I have longed for a place of my own to craft. I have made do in pantry cupboards, dining tables, the corner of a room with a foldup card [...]
March 19, 2009
101 reasons to foster!
Just look at this picture 101 times! She is soooo beautiful, cute, adorable, funny, cheeky, did I mention adorable? Doesn’t matter if they came from my womb, I love ‘em just as much!
March 1, 2009
i *heart* U
Love makes the world go around…you can’t buy it, trade it or own it.
It’s only when you give it away that you receive it.
February 25, 2009
THE OLD RUSTY BIKE
Ever had one of THOSE days? You feel a little battered around the edges, rusty and old, worn out??? Bit like this old bike here? Yep, I’ve had one of those days…pressures getting just a tad too heavy to bear, the emotions very close to the surface, tired and worn. But then God showed me [...]
January 28, 2009
19 YEARS, SEEMS LIKE I BLINKED!
Yesterday we celebrated our 19th wedding anniversary, with a meal and a movie. We were told be friends, “do not discuss work, children or finances. This is your time!” Well, easier said than done…when your life revolves around children, it’s the major topic of conversation! We love them all so much, as well as those [...]
January 19, 2009
SUMMER LOVIN…!
We’ve been holidaying with the kids on the north coast of NSW and had a marvellous time. There’s nothing more relaxing than a pool swim or time at the beach with family, followed by a relaxing book. Except I idn’t get much reading time with 6 kids!
Still, it was so much fun. And these are [...]
January 5, 2009
CHRISTMAS PROMISES MADE REAL
We were so blessed by my parents for Christmas with some money to buy something special for our garden. We found this beautiful old pot, which will one day become a water feature in our front yard.
Also, I was blessed by my cowboy with one of the best presents I’ve ever received…not only did he [...]
