Tag Archives: love

The Spinner

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Sue Vincent

She sits and spins, A tapestry of wonders taking shape and life Between her vision and her words. Her mind a world away From errant children setting out To carry the spark of life To a new dawning. And yet, … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged being, family, Life, love, magic, motherhood, spirituality | 40 Comments

A child’s tale

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Road to Love – S.Vincent I had one of those ‘moments’ today as I passed between the bookcases in the bedroom. It is odd the things that make it through the veneer of calm acceptance. In this case, it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Books | Tagged being real, C.S. Lewis, children, children's stories, consciousness, love, Narnia, spirituality, symbolism, Velveteen Rabbit | 89 Comments

Shadow boxing…

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Sue Vincent

So, today, all last-minute test results being well, I start a combined chemotherapy and immunotherapy regime. I cannot say that it is something I am looking forward to starting exactly, but as the alternative is to sit here and wither … Continue reading →

Posted in cancer | Tagged cancer treatment, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, love, lung cancer | 146 Comments

Borrowed Wings… again

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Sue Vincent

In 2009, after my son had been stabbed through the brain and left for dead in a coma, I was writing daily updates for all those around the world who were sending their love and prayers for his recovery. There … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Love | Tagged cancer, help, illness, kindness, love, prayer | 79 Comments

The Small Dog’s Secret Teacher…

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Well, it has not been a great week, what with the sky crying even more than she has…and she has been getting just a bit soggy around the edges, I have to say. Weirdly, I seem to set her off … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs | Tagged caring for your two legs, Life, love | 5 Comments

One night only

Posted on October 3, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Well, I made a right hash of that. I was going to post something… then wasn’t… then thought I ought… then knew how private it was… then remembered what I’d told others. Maybe being honest might help someone else going … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | Tagged cancer treatment, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, love, lung cancer | 164 Comments

Going West: The Painted Church

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Sue Vincent

It is difficult for our modern eyes to imagine the colour that would once have been present within our oldest churches. The carved and decorated facades, often covered with statuary, would have been brightly painted. Walls that we are used … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Sacred sites | Tagged Celtic Christianity, colour in churches, geometry, love, medieval wall paintings, pembrokeshire, sacred sites, spirituality, St David's, symbolism | 2 Comments

No-one home…

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Sue Vincent

I should have woken, on my birthday, to a view of a Scottish loch and autumnal hillsides… perhaps even a glimpse of late-blooming heather…and a humungous Scottish breakfast. Instead, I woke to the knowledge that I could not eat all … Continue reading →

Posted in Love | Tagged church, comfort, covid, love | 54 Comments

A bit more than a break ?

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Sue Vincent

The Daily Echo has not, you will have noticed, been running at full speed for the past couple of weeks. In fact, few things have been running as normal. Me least of all. About the best I can do is … Continue reading →