God, there is so much sadness in the world, I thank you for times of howling laughter with my son who shares my sense of humour to the letter. God, there is so much pain in the world, I thank you for times of gentle hugs with my daughter who shares my love of softContinue reading “A Prayer for Sunday 18th October 2020”
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The Lioness Within
She rests. Watches. Waits. Her brood continue their merry lives around her, oblivious to the weighty responsibility of feeding and caring for the pride that she bears. She holds still, conserving the energy she will need for the moment … She rises, bolts. Runs like the wind, fiercly, boldly. Grabs her prey, wrestles it, doggedly,Continue reading “The Lioness Within”
When She Comes to Walk with Me
This weekend was a hard one. I could barely walk. My neighbour, a lovely gentleman who cares for his Mother, had noticed I had been struggling and came round to gift me a three wheeled walker his parents had bought but barely used. The enabling gift to help me was the first set of tears.Continue reading “When She Comes to Walk with Me”
A Prayer for Sunday 11th October 2020
God of all, in us and with us, we need your help this day. Help us to bring joy, not pain. Help us to know our limits, not push past them. Help us to reach out, not wither inward. Help us to seek others, not seek solitude. Help us to join together, not push apart.Continue reading “A Prayer for Sunday 11th October 2020”
On World Mental Health Day 2020
I see I know I understand I weep I grieve I hope I wrestle I fear I try I fall I rise I rest I laugh I fight I fail I stop I pause I wait I pray I am I Am Peace be with you
A Prayer for Sunday 4th October 2020
God, you are just incredible. You are beyond words. You have so much to give, so much to bless us with, so many ways to hold us and care for us. So much beauty to give us. A birdsong, a rainbow, a lover’s touch, a text from a friend, a ladybird on the window, aContinue reading “A Prayer for Sunday 4th October 2020”
Mobility Aids and Making the Best
My son looked at me deadly seriously last night and said ‘Mummy, I’m a bit worried about you, since lockdown you’ve turned into a Granny’. He’s not wrong. I was walking around in six layers, two of them crochet. Actually, I wasn’t walking, I was doing a kinda shuffle/hobble thing, which I’ve been doing forContinue reading “Mobility Aids and Making the Best”
A Prayer for Sunday 27th September 2020
God, so many are struggling. Today we thank you for the help. For medications, herbs, comfort food and nice warm drinks. Thank you. For mobility aids, weighted blankets, swiss balls and hot water bottles. Thank you. For Therapists, Support Workers, Pastoral Carers and darn good friends. Thank you. For your Spirit when all else fails,Continue reading “A Prayer for Sunday 27th September 2020”
A Prayer for Sunday 20th September 2020
God who creates, who created all things and inspires us to create with our own bodies, be with us now. Breathe new life into our weary souls, that we may be inspired afresh, and renewed to create again. May we reach beyond the limitations of what we know, explore beyond what is readily available, andContinue reading “A Prayer for Sunday 20th September 2020”
Breaking Up is Hard to Do
Sinaed O’Connor. No Doubt. Whitney. Love ’em all. The tears and the raised glasses of wine as we sing hopelessly out of pitch along to those powerhouses, putting into words and music our feelings of utter despondency and grief. Sugababes. Little Mix. Gloria. Raising the tempo. The high heels and the power dressing as weContinue reading “Breaking Up is Hard to Do”
