I always enjoy reflecting on the past week in my regular Friday Focus feature. This week, I’m taking a different approach and reflecting on the things that I’m thankful for instead: My wonderful hubby who took time off work yesterday to look after me and the girls when a nasty tummy bug put me… Read More
It’s been a year since I first started my Heart to Heart linky. Over this last year, I have been blessed to be a part of a small community of heart families within the blogosphere who have shared their stories to help raise awareness of congenital heart defects and to help others who are travelling… Read More
It took just seven words to change my entire life. Seven words which broke my heart, shattered my dreams and turned my world upside down. Seven words from which I emerged a stronger and more compassionate person. “There’s something wrong with the baby’s heart.” In that moment, I felt fear colder and stronger… Read More
“Look, Mummy! I’m the winner!” The look of pure joy and delight on my daughter’s face as she crossed the finish line last was so beautiful to see. For her, sports day was all about taking part – not coming first, but just being there with her friends and joining in. For me, it… Read More
June: another significant month in the heart anniversary calendar for our family. The month in which we were given hope and offered the chance of an in-utero atrial septostomy to give Jessica a chance of being suitable for open-heart surgery after birth. It’s the little things that stand out for me throughout June – little… Read More
The church that we go to is one that holds some very special memories for us as a family. It was the church that my hubby was christened in, grew up in and was part of Boys’ Brigade company. When I moved to the area, it made sense to me to go there too. I… Read More
Jessica had her latest cardiac check-up yesterday afternoon. She was so good during her heart scan and stayed nice and still, happily watching Postman Pat throughout, and just got a little upset when I had to remove the ECG stickers. It is always such a huge relief to hear that she is doing well, her… Read More