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A rainbow across the word "Faith" - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 03/11/17 – Holding on to hope and faith

As the date for Jessica’s surgery draws closer, I find myself drawing comfort and strength from my faith. Reminding myself that I don’t have to rely on my own strength…

Enjoy - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 27/10/17 – Enjoying half-term

Half-term hasn’t quite gone as planned but I’ve been doing my best to enjoy it. Sophie was supposed to have her birthday party last Saturday. Unfortunately both girls came down…

"Countdown" - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 20/10/17 – Starting the countdown to surgery

The countdown for Jessica’s heart surgery has begun. Earlier this week we had the phone call from the hospital letting us know the date. Jessica will be going into hospital…

Struggle - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 13/10/17 – Struggling through the week

I’ve found it a bit of a struggle to get through this week. Hubby has been working crazy hours again and is now away for the next week. The girls…

"Nanny" - this week's word of the week, with a little sketch of my mum with my girls

Friday Focus 06/10/17 – A visit from Nanny

The girls have enjoyed spending time with Nanny this week. My mum stayed with us for a few days earlier this week. She’d arranged to come and stay so that…

Mixed - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 29/09/17 – Mixed moments

It’s been a bit of a mixed week this week. There have been some lovely moments. We’ve enjoyed having some sunshine and warmer weather and getting out and about. I’m…

Organised - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 22/09/17 – Getting more organised

I’ve been focusing this week on getting more organised around the house and it’s amazing how much better I feel for it. Keeping on top of the housework and clutter…

Patience - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 15/09/17 – Finding a little more patience

We’ve now settled back into normal routines once again and it’s made a big difference to my patience levels! I loved having the girls home for the holidays but having…

The word "six" drawn with the "i" as a candle and the "x" as the ribbons on a present

Friday Focus 08/09/17 – Jessica is six

This week has been all about celebrating Jessica turning six. We would have normally had a party in Grandma’s garden but waiting for a date for Jessica’s next surgery made…

Cracks - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 01/09/17 – Cracks in the facade

I’ve been trying to stay strong and enjoy the summer holidays with my girls as much as possible but this week has seen cracks appearing in the façade. We had…