"The greatest triumphs in our lives sometimes occur when the circumstances seem to be hardest" Nicky Gumbel Let's face it. Life throws all things at us. The unexpected, the hard and the challenging. In essence - the grit of life. And there's nothing alluring, pleasant or beautiful in grit. But it is the grit that… Continue reading Grit & Grace

Filters. A tool of the trade for photographers. For photographers, filters are light modifiers. The filters are items of equipment specifically used to modify the light entering the lens. They soften and colour the light. Used to improve the photo and the beauty within. We ourselves unconsciously apply filters to life and also to how… Continue reading Filters

PIVOT ; - the central point, pin, or shaft on which a mechanism turns or oscillates. There's been a surge in the use of certain words while the world deals with COVID-19 and the subsequent lock down we all faced. Words like bubbles took on new meanings. Phrases like "flatten the curve," "community spread" and… Continue reading Pivot Well

As the days have become cooler, I have found myself chasing the sun in my home for the warmest spots to work. Nothing quite like sitting in a comfy chair with the sun streaming in and a hot cup of coffee at hand (of course!) to work. Not so shabby this working from home gig. The… Continue reading Chasing the sun

Earlier this week I had a coaching session with Oscar's Occupational Therapist. It was a time to look at all aspects of Oscar's life and how he was doing in his abilities, in home life and preschool. For each category I had to give a rating out of 10 on how I perceived how he… Continue reading Optimism

reset: - to set, adjust, or fix in a new or different way Today, while I confess driving in my car to get coffee, God spoke to me the word “reset”. I was reminded how every so often, my laptop seems to have a little freak out. Whether it’s because I have too many windows… Continue reading Reset

We climbed a mountain the other day, Oscar included. We conquered it. All 56 metres of it, that is. It was no Everest, and lies just a short walk from our home, surrounded by suburbia. But a Mountain nonetheless and with a beautiful view to enjoy. There's something to be said for a change of… Continue reading Mountain Top

Covid-19 has changed our world. Everything that seemed stable, secure has been shaken almost overnight. Normal life changed almost overnight. Even our simple tasks of buying groceries and daily routines are different. And all the scaffolding that we have around our lives have been shaken if not fallen away. From close proximity to family and… Continue reading He says “I Am”

I've found during Lockdown the blessings of small moments. Little sparks of joy in my day. The Tui that drew me from my work with his song outside my window. Watching my little chap chase after seagulls in the park. Late afternoon sunlight coming through my bedroom windows. Fresh baking from the oven. It may… Continue reading Small Moments