Growth during lockdown by Andre George

Finding identity in the unknown.

Tips for maintaining your mental health during lockdown

My time with my bible and in God's presence is my favourite time.

A woman worth celebrating

"Use your fear... it can take you to the place where you store your courage" - Emelia Earhart My Mother grew up being the eldest of six children in a single parent household - for the most part. She was raised to raise her siblings. She fell pregnant and married really young (17) and she…

The journey of yes – part one

He wants to sit right in front. Oh no. I'm cringing. We walk down the aisle to the seats just behind the front row.We do the chair shuffle. 'sorry', 'thank you', 'sorry'. I'm standing awkwardly next to someone I don't know. I dont get this church thing. I feel so awkward. I wish we could…

Prison rooms

It's Friday afternoon. The bathroom door swings open slowly. I look up into the eyes of my husband. He places his hand on his hip, his shoulders droop and he sighs gently. 'And, what is happening here?', he askes. 'Mommy is crying', Noah replies, snuggling his soft baby blonde head into my neck. I'm sitting…

A piece of me

Birth. The most beautiful and truest moment of your life. Working to bring life into this world. A powerful moment. A vulnerable moment. A moment that changes you forever. Beautiful child, you are two today and I am still in awe of how you came into this world. I am humbled and overwhelmed with emotion…

The journey

Speak life. Speak life. Speak. Life. These words have been whirling around inside my soul for the past couple of months. Speak. Life. When will you speak life over your sons and daughters? What does that even mean? I have had a soul burning to write this post yet every time I determine I will…

Through the eyes of a special child

I'm tired. The blankets itch. My one foot is cold. The sock itches. My other foot is warm. That sock is soft. Its still dark out. I hear voices. They are shouting again. The steps come closer. They are in my room. 'Its time to get up for school' - that's my mom's voice. Her…

The thing about 2…

After you have had baby number one you will notice that the people around you, that have more than one child, will subtly start to press you on when you will have another. "You don't want to have an age gap that is too big". "Your child wont cope if they have been an only…