She remembered who she was and the game changed
Today is my late husbands birthday. Today the children and I will celebrate a magnificent father, attentive husband and cherished member of our family. We are at our favourite place - the beach. As I look out onto the water and feel the breeze on my face I smile because I can't help thinking how …
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When someone’s light is blown out in your life you have a major decision to make. You can long for that light, which is something I often do, but also you can search for your own light. For me when my husband died a little light died in me as well. Relighting this light or …
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On Saturday night a fellow widow and wonderful friend and I attended our first ever singles cocktail party. I spent the day feeling nervous and for the first time a little angry. When I married my best friend I thought it was forever. The night was interesting and an eye opener to say the least. For every …
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Stepping out of my comfort zone and facing my fears are tricky tasks to battle. Lately I have been outside my comfort zone considering the world of dating. This is a very unknown area for me. When I think of fear I think of the chairlift at Anacapri. I did not want to go on the chairlift for …
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This week I read a story and I wanted to share it because for me it was very timely. Once upon a time there was a little sparrow, She loved to fly so high in the sky So innocent and free One day while flying She sensed an immediate threat Looking down, she saw a …
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This day for some can be sad if you are alone or you may just not want to get into the big commercialism of the day. This week I have heard people say “we don’t celebrate Valentines Day” or "I totally forgot about it" and I totally understand. I dread this day a little but …
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Yesterday a good friend asked me "how was your week" and I explained that I find the first week of school difficult. She quickly stated "why didn't you call me?" Great question I thought. Why don't I call out to friends when I am having a tricky week? I tend to focus on being my …
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This is my latest discovery on the Sunshine Coast. I first discovered a delicious Dukkah at Sourced Grocer Teneriffe, Brisbane and one Saturday I was wondering around the Kawana Waters Farmers Markets and found Alisa who coincidentally made this product I had come to love. I soon discovered that the rest of her Love My …
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While on holidays I always enjoy finding new places to eat and I regularly return to my favourites. The Sunshine Coast not only has the best beaches but also has some fantastic place to buy fresh food and enjoy dining out. I know there are many places to visit but these are my personal favourites …
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On the weekend was my 40th party and there was so much preparation and work that went into this fabulous night. There were generous people like our good friend who used his gerni to clean the tiles before the party and my gorgeous brother in law who organised the eskies and ice. Not forgetting my …
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Multiple Strengths 