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Continue reading →: Farewell Little RaincoatCleaning out unused or outgrown clothes from the wardrobe normally gives me a sense of great accomplishment. Not only can the clothes stop taking up valuable space in the wardrobe, but they can be very useful to others and a sense of joy comes through knowing they are going on…
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Continue reading →: Remembering The Cost Of FreedomIt was a routinely normal day as I got the children ready for school and headed off. Once parked up, we had our usual chat and prayed together before going to the school gate. There were hugs and then both Anna and Luke walked in with smiles and confidence into…
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Continue reading →: Autumnal GloryIt’s been a wet and grey week as colder November weather kicks in and the shortened evenings grow dark before dinner time. To contract the grey skies, I love how the deciduous trees truly are shining out their autumnal glory. The bright colours around our neighbourhood are absolutely stunning and…
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Continue reading →: Moments Of SabbathI was looking up the Ten Commandments in Deuteronomy 5 for Anna, and as I was reading through them, I stopped at number four: “Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy, as the Lord your God has commanded you. Six days you shall labour and do all your work,…
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Continue reading →: Good As NewIn our early marriage, one of the things I quickly observed and have now really understood about Charlie’s parents is their passion for DIY. From painting to new carpet, a new kitchen to putting up fresh wallpaper and laminate flooring, a good old “Mead” project seems to be in their…
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Continue reading →: Conversations To Be Continued…“Hi Lovely! How are you?” my friend Charlene said to me on the school run. Meanwhile her daughter, Eloise quickly mentioned, “Mummy, I’m hungry! May I have a snack please?” “Fine thanks! How are you Hon?” I replied back. And instantly my son Luke shouted, ” I want a snack…
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Continue reading →: A Slower PaceLately, I’ve been thinking a lot about this vast digital world we now live in. How everything is so fast and instead of having face-to-face interactions and building relationships, we are often turning to our phones, tablets, phones and computers way too much in my opinion. On our recent trip…
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Continue reading →: BreatheA few days ago, I had my first (in six years!) week day hair cut completely by myself. No kids, no childcare to consider, just me walking into the salon. To those without small children, this isn’t that big of a deal but to those mamas who have hair dryers…
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Continue reading →: Changing Of A SeasonAfter a gorgeous, sunny Saturday, the weather’s direction has made the autumnal switch with mild but grey, drizzly days throughout this week. Leaves are starting to slowly fall from the trees and as Luke says when the wind blows, “Mummy, it’s raining leaves!” I have this eager desire to bake…
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Continue reading →: Six Years OldLast Sunday night, I was madly setting up paper honeycomb ball decorations and our traditional “Happy Birthday” bunting banner. Presents were being wrapped and assembled for the morning excitement of our soon-to-be six years old, Anna. Cake and cupcakes were made and ready for the birthday girl. While doing birthday…
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Joy A. Mead 