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Acceptance, Beauty, Growth, Hope, Life, listening to God, Pandemic, Prayer, Simplicity2 Comments

Mud and compost, Sussex-style

29/01/2021 20angel13

I found out the other day that there are over thirty words for mud in Sussex. Although the local dialect is rarely used now, some of these beautifully descriptive words still occasionally pop up. And these were all behind my … Continue reading Mud and compost, Sussex-style

Growth, Hope, Life, listening to God, New Start, New Year, Pandemic, Prayer, Rest, trust6 Comments

Making Sense

31/12/2020 20angel13

Does that make sense? I say this a lot, with various responses depending on the context: at work (usually a nod – thank goodness), at home (Yep – they know me), to friends (Absolutely! Bless them.) I can’t always hear … Continue reading Making Sense

Acceptance, Life, listening to God, listening to yourself, Prayer, trust6 Comments

Boundaries, baldness and the art of listening carefully

31/05/2020 20angel13

Did you know London begins on the A22 just outside Whyteleafe? Unless you’re on the train, and then it’s probably somewhere like Purley Beeches. This is when you’re travelling from Sussex. Of course that’s just my opinion. There are actual … Continue reading Boundaries, baldness and the art of listening carefully

Acceptance, Ageing, Hope, Life, listening to God12 Comments

Pedalling like a believer

13/05/2020 20angel13

I’m walking like a cowboy, my knees are socially distancing from each other and my back aches. But I’m happy. I hadn’t cycled for at least 20 years, probably more. I have a friend who is a veteran cyclist. She … Continue reading Pedalling like a believer

Acceptance, Growth, Hope, Life, listening to God, Prayer, trust

Living backwards or forwards?

08/03/2020 20angel13

‘Future Polly’s going to love past Polly…’ My daughter first said this when she was quite small. ‘What do you mean?’ It was Sunday afternoon and she led me to her room. Always tidy, with everything in its place, her … Continue reading Living backwards or forwards?

Acceptance, Ageing, Change, Growth, Hope, Life, listening to God, listening to yourself6 Comments

Hearing aid

22/02/2020 20angel13

For years I’ve been saying inappropriate things. Sometimes people noticed, sometimes not. It probably wasn’t obvious most of the time *hopes*. As with everything, you find ways to cope – lip reading, nodding, watching others- a bright smile, laughter, anything … Continue reading Hearing aid

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