Category Archives: family

An Armful of Grace on Our Table.

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Pauline Small

In the classical tradition of still life painting, there is always an intimation of mortality – a piece of fruit that is spoilt or blossom that has fallen and withered. Looking at these exquisite flowers as a work of art, Continue reading →

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Gladness and Learning to Float.

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Pauline Small

There were not many dry eyes when we saw George proudly waking his daughter… Continue reading →

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What you didn’t want to find in your Mum’s wardrobe just before Christmas.

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Pauline Small

This Advent, a more disturbing gift has lain in wait for us.
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Trying To Write When Too Weary.

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Pauline Small

Trying to write when too weary. Today I sat down to try and write a blog post. I try to get one written in the third week of the month. Life has been hectic this past couple of months and … Continue reading →

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Grit, Garlic and Not At All What Was Expected.

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Pauline Small

The last post was titled ‘The Gritty Side of Love’. A friend responded wishing us grace and grit for the coming weeks. She could never have guessed how necessary those gifts were, that she wished for Mum and the rest … Continue reading →

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The Gritty Side of Love.

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Pauline Small

It wasn’t hard to find the place to take off my shoes for this post. On Saturday our Mum was taken to hospital with a stroke. Mum lives alone, independent by choice, but through a wondrous chain of events one … Continue reading →

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The Third Good Fortune

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Pauline Small

The best good fortune is that which comes unsought and unexpected.
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