The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them. Paulo Coelho Driving to school with the original 1960s Batman music as your soundtrack with Oscar singing and dancing along is one of the best and most fun things. Full volume too I might add. Absolute joy! To live… Continue reading Moments of Joy

And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. John 1:14 And we beheld His glory… My heart has been snagged on this verse for quite some time now. Meditating on what it is… Continue reading And we beheld His glory..:

I had a dream that on waking felt so real as if a memory. In my dream, I was watching Oscar in class. He was sitting at a table reading a text on a piece of paper. His finger marking each word that he read. And as he read he said each word. The Speech… Continue reading I dreamed a dream…

As parents, there are countless moments with our children that we cherish. As a parent of a child with special needs these moments often hold even deeper poignancy. Oscar has challenges with speech and communication, making it difficult for him to express himself in ways we take for granted. His spoken words are limited. So… Continue reading The name of Jesus

(Spoiler alert - Dad is ok and now home from hospital) I’ve seen this view several times recently while my father had an operation in hospital. In many ways, with the exception of the lighting due to the time of day or the weather outside it has been an unchanging constant. Looking out into the… Continue reading View

Oscar’s first four word sentence was “Papa I love you.” Oscar fiercely loves and is loved back by his Papa. And I believe it was this love that drew more words from Oscar than ever before. There’s something about love for someone that elicits acts of courage, strength or accomplishment. Oscar wanted Papa to know… Continue reading The Power of Love

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” I don’t think it’s possible to be in a plane high above the earth and not let your thoughts turn… Continue reading Up high

Great Aunt Maurine said at a hundred and threeWrite scripture on your heart for when you need itCause anxiety hates Psalm 23So just say it to yourself 'til you believe itAnd I'm feeling like I'm needing it right nowThe Lord is my shepherd, I shall not wantHe leads me by still waters 'til my fears… Continue reading Still Waters

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus; there's just something about that name.Master, Saviour, Jesus, like the fragrance after the rain;Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, let all Heaven and earth proclaimKings and kingdoms will all pass away,But there's something about that name. At a recent Worship event, this anointed song was sung bringing the reminder that the name of Jesus is… Continue reading There’s just something about that name…

The shattering of a heart when being broken is the loudest quiet ever. Carroll Byrant There were many reasons this photo would normally have quickly gone to the deleted folder. A quick snap taken early morning at the end of our regular occupational therapy session. Smiles all round. Me with my little chap. But what… Continue reading The way of love