Lately I've opened up my heart to lots of new things. It's been scary and wonderful all at the same time. Saying YES to living life to the full is always a good thing, despite the 'what ifs' and maybe I won't be able to do it, etc etc. It has been really sunny here and the flowers are blooming. I feel that keenly in my heart too in this season. Some areas which had suffered the pain of disappointment, especially when I first became ill, are starting to heal and blossom again.
I'm learning that it's important to give myself what I need and the things that make me happy. I started having singing lessons again and I've joined a choir. It makes me really happy.
The girls and I sat in the park recently and I encouraged them to write a message to themselves on a piece of card. (Before you start thinking that my kids are perfect, I should confess that I had to bribe them with the promise of ice cream for them to do it!) But it was a lovely thing to do nevertheless.
This was my one.
My 9 year old wrote this one. Always direct and to the point!
My 12 year old wrote this one. I love that she is able to have this realisation even in the midst of the struggles of secondary school and the huge pressures to conform.
Crochet flowers are still featuring strongly and vibrantly in my world! Hooray!
Making art with friends is a wonderful thing. I had an art date with my friend recently. What could be better than having lunch, then sitting at a table together, playing with paint and making new artistic and life discoveries together. Very very good for the soul!
Hope you are enjoying the sunshine dear friends.
Much love. xxxx
