Tag Archives: joy

Life in Lockdown 2 weeks 3-5

Posted on February 6, 2021 by Kath

We could argue whether this is lockdown 2 or 3 but for us in the world of small children at home it’s lockdown 2 for sure. The weird fake lockdown that happened in November just doesn’t count, I could still … Continue reading →

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Advent 23

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Kath

I trace the wonder through the day: it was found in finding myself awake for a planning chat with my excellent colleagues, in getting out to some very quiet National Trust joy, in the blue sky and big clouds, in … Continue reading →

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Advent 8

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Kath

The wonder today found in fun chats about some bonkers Christmas Day service ideas. Found in praying with lovely ladies around our firepit and having the feeling of being looked out for. Found in the very pastoral dog Dylan who … Continue reading →

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Advent 7

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Kath

What’s the point of writing good stuff about Advent each year if it just gets lost in the dusty archives of my blog? Here’s one of my favourite Advent posts from 6 years ago just after son2 had been born, … Continue reading →

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Advent 2020. A different kind of Advent, same Emmanuel to walk with us…

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Kath

And so Advent slowly silently slips into the room. Yesterday we put our Christmas Tree up, I think the earliest we have ever done that. Yesterday I shed tears for the lack this year, for the grief, for the difference … Continue reading →

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