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Friday Focus 08/12/17 – Starting to feel festive

The tree is up, the letters to Santa have been sent and we’re all starting to feel festive in our house. Jessica and Sophie have been enjoying opening their advent…

Hibernation - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 01/12/17 – Going into hibernation mode

The weather has suddenly got colder and I feel like I’ve gone into hibernation mode this week. Maybe it’s the reaction to the emotional rollercoaster of the past few weeks…

Rearranged - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 24/11/17 – Rearranging Jessica’s surgery again

Jessica’s surgery has had to be rearranged yet again. This time we made it into hospital, had an overnight stay and got Jessica ready for the surgery in the morning,…

The word "calm" with a rainbow over the top - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 17/11/17 – Keep calm and carry on

We’re getting closer and closer to the new date for Jessica’s surgery. At the moment, I feel quite calm about it all, although I suspect that may change over the…

Postponed - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 10/11/17 – Postponing the surgery

I wasn’t sure if I would be sharing my usual Friday Focus update this week because Jessica was due to have her surgery yesterday. However, we were warned on Tuesday…

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…