As I sit here and write this post, it is International Women’s Day! A day in which we celebrate women. I am sure you have heard many quotes, and in particular, the quote, “Here is to strong women – May we know them, may we be them, and may we raise them.” So what does […]
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Back in 2017, I wrote a blog post and a lot has happened since then. I love reading old Journal entries like this one and realizing how much has happened in such a little space of time. I often read, analyze and then appreciate where I am in my journey, but there is something even
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What is it about that friendship that no matter where you are in the world or where you are in your life’s timeline, you have that special friendship that never ends? Well, that is your forever friend. I often thank my lucky stars that I have found these friendships around the world. The type that
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I have tried to start this letter a million times, figuring out the right words to use when my heart is both bursting with pride and torn in two. I’m not sure if writing this at my most vulnerable is the right thing to do, but I will give it a shot anyway. As a
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I have spent the past two months in Australia, giving myself two months off and for a good reason. I wanted to be fully present with my family and especially the kids, because I have no idea when I might see them again. That is a pretty scary thought for a mother or any parent.
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When your children are little, life revolves around them! Their activities, their school, their sport, their friends, their lives. Nobody tells you that one day, when you least expect it, they will grow up, and their life becomes theirs. Sure! Sure! We all know that they will eventually grow up, but it comes around so
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Wow! What a roller coaster the past two weeks have been. From no flights one minute to having to be packed and ready to leave in 24 hours the next. I had almost given up on the fact that we would be able to spend Christmas with the kids, knowing so many other Aussies are
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To my daughter on her 20th birthday – So here we are at the next stage of your life, hitting the next milestone and arriving at your 20s. Who knew that you would grow up so fast and that I would not have time to savour every stage of your life! I remember your arrival
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As usual, I was in two minds writing this journal entry today as I am writing it straight from the heart, which shines a light on my vulnerability as a mother.  Secondly, my son is now at that age where he backs away from unwanted attention. But I feel that I need to document this Perthes
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It is very easy to fall into the trap that technology can bring, I know because the past couple of weeks, I have been dragged into a world of mindless tv and endless scrolls of social media. So here we are in the age of digital dementia, and for most of us, we don’t even
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