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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…

A sunset in Malta with the text "#365daysofgratitude"

#365daysofgratitude – Week 45

#365daysofgratitude is my challenge for 2017 to share one photo a day on Instagram of something I am grateful for. I took part in a similar challenge last year and…

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 sunset in Malta with the text "#365daysofgratitude"

#365daysofgratitude – Week 44

#365daysofgratitude is my challenge for 2017 to share one photo a day on Instagram of something I am grateful for. I took part in a similar challenge last year and…

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…

A sunset in Malta with the text "#365daysofgratitude"

#365daysofgratitude – Week 43

#365daysofgratitude is my challenge for 2017 to share one photo a day on Instagram of something I am grateful for. I took part in a similar challenge last year and…

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…

A sunset in Malta with the text "#365daysofgratitude"

#365daysofgratitude – Week 42

#365daysofgratitude is my challenge for 2017 to share one photo a day on Instagram of something I am grateful for. I took part in a similar challenge last year and…

"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…

A sunset in Malta with the text "#365daysofgratitude"

#365daysofgratitude – Week 41

#365daysofgratitude is my challenge for 2017 to share one photo a day on Instagram of something I am grateful for. I took part in a similar challenge last year and…