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I’m going to have a quiet Lent. Low energy and c

I’m going to have a quiet Lent. Low energy and chemo will not allow for any spiritual heroics. My concentration is low and I have to rest a lot. So even reading is hard. So I’m going to do one Lent Practice here. One photo a day of small things for which I’m grateful. One of the baby steps towards a more contemplative life is noticing the joy and beauty in the small things. This practise makes us more joyful, more grateful and more attentive to God. It puts a break on our breathless hurtling. It puts an eternity focussed pulse in our life. #lent #smallgraces #flowersonthewindowsill #sofalentthoughts

Ash Wednesday service at 8pm. St Catherine’s, SE

Ash Wednesday service at 8pm. St Catherine’s, SE14. #everyoneneedsforgiveness#loveandmercy #rememberthatyouaredust

I’ve been keeping this under my hat a bit, just

I’ve been keeping this under my hat a bit, just so I could have some time to process is myself, but I’d like to let you all know now. The post op biopsy showed a stage one ovarian cancer which was removed when I had the hysterectomy. But due to the fact it was an aggressive type I have to begin chemo on Monday 2 March. This is a preventative measure to stop the cancer returning. I’ll have chemo once every three weeks, four times. Usual side effects: sickness, fatigue, poor immune system and hair loss. I’ve got a great support network. I won’t be back at work til June. It’s going to be a bit of a journey but by my 49 birthday in July I’ll be 😀. I feel loved, grateful for God’s light, peace and love in the storm, overwhelmed by the support and love of friends and family and a bit anxious. And still very tired. 😘💕

Here we are again folks. Done a bit of washing up

Here we are again folks. Done a bit of washing up and now zonked on the sofa. Will sleep for an hour or so and hope my life battery re-charges. I’m warm. Have my dog. Know you all love me. Not in a bad place. Just very very very tired. X

Went into Llandaf Cathedral on Sat am. Beautiful p

Went into Llandaf Cathedral on Sat am. Beautiful place.

More than 300 people at my Mum’s funeral. It was

More than 300 people at my Mum’s funeral. It was over two hours long. Welsh hymns, contemporary worship, tributes, poems, bible readings, classical music, ABBA and Dolly Parton. She would have loved it all. I have not laughed and cried so much in one day. Bewilderingly lovely. 💕💕

We all went for a dog walk in Cefn Nonn Park this

We all went for a dog walk in Cefn Nonn Park this morning. Everyone walking and hanging out. Normal stuff. Family and friends who feel like family. So much love and solidarity. We need all this love when we’re going through the mill. Thanks to everyone who have supported me and my family over the last few weeks. I’m immensely grateful.

Happy Valentine’s Day to all of you. For me it’s about celebrating all the love that fills your life with joy: everyone (two legged and four legged) who makes you feel loved, seen, heard and held - let’s be grateful for them. Thank you insta pals for all your love and support. And to anyone who finds this day tough, big big hug.

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