Category Archives: Motherhood

Replay – A never-empty nest – Guest post by Ritu

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Sue Vincent

I like having friends over – even when they have me blushing…  My guest today is Ritu Bhathal-Padhaal – from But I Smile Anyway. Ritu is a writer and blogger and was voted into third place for Most Inspiring Blog … Continue reading →

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Lights… camera…

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Sue Vincent

By day I am a personal assistant. Not a glamorous PA with pad, pen and a nice line in stilettos. No. I’m both carer and mum and in this capacity I have been asked to step outside the normal roles … Continue reading →

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“Anything is possible…”

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Sue Vincent

It was a dark and stormy night… which was a bit of a surprise when I’d only closed my eyes for a few minutes after lunch. I’m fairly certain the only reason I woke then was the distinctive sound of … Continue reading →

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Spirit of miracles

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Sue Vincent

In a nominally Christian country we grow up with tales of the miracles of Jesus. Most religions and all mythologies tell of miraculous happenings. And they can seem so far removed from ordinary life that we have to suspend logic … Continue reading →

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The monster in the kitchen

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Ani, exploring the kitchen in search of possibilities, let out a yelp and dived for cover, cowering under my chair. “Is it supposed to do that?” asked my son, who had just arrived on his bike. “It’s not right… can’t … Continue reading →

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Indulgence

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Sue Vincent

It was the ‘we’ in ‘when we have breakfast’ that caught my attention. My son does not usually take it for granted that I will share that meal… and to be fair, given the vile seaweed sludge he calls a … Continue reading →

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Patchwork

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Sue Vincent

This little bear was made by Laura, my granddaughter’s Mum… her clever fingers creating patchwork bears and keepsake quilts from favourite baby clothes, embroidered with baby’s name. I think it is a lovely idea and a wonderful way to preserve … Continue reading →

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Home alone…

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Sue Vincent

“Look at it this way… you’ll be dead soon…” By way of comfort for my insecurities this, I felt, left a lot to be desired. My son, however, chose to expand upon his logic and I have to agree. Worrying … Continue reading →

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Nick and co at the Para-Tri Triathlon

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Where do I start? It has been the most amazing, incredible, glorious day. The road through Little Kimble had marked a turning point for my son and we drove through the sleepy village with a red kite watching from its … Continue reading →

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Sunday morning….

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Sue Vincent

The mad rush of Saturday, trying to get everything prepared, to cover all bases and failing abysmally to catch up after a week of mayhem is followed by a gentle awakening to a perfect Sunday morning. Luxuriant moments of stillness … Continue reading →

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