I Did Something I Never Thought I Would…

Lillie and Charlotte turn 21 in October. Thomas was given a car for his joint 18th/21st birthday. This was a perfect present for him, because it gave him the independence he desperately wanted. The girls' 18th birthday presents were wonderful but I wanted to give them something super special for their 21st which was very…

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Creating a Haven for Charlotte

As you all know, Charlotte has many, many medical diagnoses (ME, fibromyalgia, chronic migraines, non epileptic seizure disorder, tic disorder and functional neurological disorder with a hallucinogenic component, generalised anxiety disorder…). In an attempt to do something, anything, which might help her, I decided to turn her bedroom into a haven of peace and tranquillity.…

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When your five year old thinks she knows more than you…

"Mummy."  It was said as a statement.  There stood my five year old, arms crossed, eyes serious. "Yes, darling?  How can I help?"  I answered, struggling to keep the grin out of my voice.  I just knew something profound was coming. "Mummy."  Again, a statement.  I raised my eye brows as she informed me,  "I won't…

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Precious Moments

This week we had Gary's parents visit, which they do each year over T's birthday.  I already posted about T's birthday gathering which was both fun and very moving, especially during the group prayer.  It was so moving, in fact, that we have decided to do the same for every child on their birthday: On…

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