On Wednesday, I will be going through Confirmation with Dennis, Jake and Jessica. It feels like a new beginning in a fresh chapter of my life and a progression in my walk with God. It has really made me think quite deeply over the last couple of months to what God would have me do with my future.
I wait for God to speak in anticipation and trepidation!
Friday, August 31, 2007
Monday, July 02, 2007
Grease Lightning
Jessica, now 11 has been chosen by her teacher to play the leading role in their leavers school play GREASE. Jessica is to be Sandy.
This has stirred up so many emotions. I'm bursting with a mother's pride for her daughter. I'm so overwhelmed at the fact that she had to audition singing 'Hopelessly Devoted' and got it! She is a little star.
It reminds me of my own claim to fame as Cinderella in my Primary school play. I remember the feeling of unbelief as everyone's name was read out except mine, then, after a short pause (which seemed like an eternity) the teacher said, and Cinderella is to be played by Sharron. I walked on a cloud for the next month or so as I learned the lines, rehearsed and then performed. It has obviously stayed with me as one of of the happiest times of my life.
I think that this is why I want Jessica to enjoy every moment of this opportunity because these are memories in the making, memories that will stay with her for the rest of her life. And just in case she does forget, I'll have the video camera ready (school allowing it of course) to record the memory in order to play it back to every boyfriend she dares to bring home!
I like having times where I just think about my memories.
Sunday, June 10, 2007
People I miss
I have a great little family with my husband Dennis, Jake and Jessie. I have a really great BIG family also. I am one of nine children (I'm somewhere in the middle) and being down in Kent, away from most of my family, who are back in Liverpool, it can be really hard. I do have a sister in London though, who I am closest to. She has met a new guy who is lovely and really good for her. They are talking about moving down to Kent to be closer to us, which I think is wonderful!
To have family close by again would be fantastic as no one can replace them, can they? No one else can be relied upon in such a way that they need nothing in return, just to know that they have been there for you is enough for them.
I miss that.
Well, I hope that it does work out and she does move closer as now she has brought up the idea, I am getting my hopes up!
To have family close by again would be fantastic as no one can replace them, can they? No one else can be relied upon in such a way that they need nothing in return, just to know that they have been there for you is enough for them.
I miss that.
Well, I hope that it does work out and she does move closer as now she has brought up the idea, I am getting my hopes up!
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
My Family
My Family are very precious to me and when one falls ill, we all suffer.
Unfortunately, Den seems the one to be ill the most due to an illness called Chrons disease.
It means that if he comes into contact with anyone who has a viral infection and catches it or if someone does not clean their hands thoroughly before preparing his food, he catches it! He does not have an immune system like you or me so his body cannot fight off infection.
Dennis was admitted to hospital very very early yesterday morning in serious pain. He has to have steroids and anti-biotics pumped into him to make him well again.
However hard it is to see him in pain, it is also hard to see my children in pain too. Jessie has had to cope with having her dad miss her birthday yesterday which was such a blow for an 11 year old and Jake sees that I struggle and wants to be the big man around the house at nearly 13. It is hard to have to be a grown up so quickly and the whole thing just causes so much stress.
I ask for your prayers for Dennis and the family because I believe God answers when we call out to him.
Unfortunately, Den seems the one to be ill the most due to an illness called Chrons disease.
It means that if he comes into contact with anyone who has a viral infection and catches it or if someone does not clean their hands thoroughly before preparing his food, he catches it! He does not have an immune system like you or me so his body cannot fight off infection.
Dennis was admitted to hospital very very early yesterday morning in serious pain. He has to have steroids and anti-biotics pumped into him to make him well again.
However hard it is to see him in pain, it is also hard to see my children in pain too. Jessie has had to cope with having her dad miss her birthday yesterday which was such a blow for an 11 year old and Jake sees that I struggle and wants to be the big man around the house at nearly 13. It is hard to have to be a grown up so quickly and the whole thing just causes so much stress.
I ask for your prayers for Dennis and the family because I believe God answers when we call out to him.
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Survival
I have recently been on a 'Survival' residential and found it to be amazing! Myself and the others who work in the same department as me went on a retreat/residential to the deep wild countryside of Kent. We had to make our own shelters, find our own food (carefully placed by the Survival team - not fresh rabbit!) cook our food and try out some team building exercises. The best was making our own fishing rods and catching our own fish, unfortunately all the ones I caught were too small to cook but the experience was great.
I managed to locate the injured person on search and rescue, a claim to fame!
The team were all fantastic, it helped us to bond so much more, and there were no complaints at all. Even Rachael was able to put up with sharing her bivvy (shelter) with some beetles.
The scariest moment was when we were searching for our food and I found myself in the middle of a badger set. I was assured that they are nocturnal but got out of there as fast as I could ... just in case!
A brilliant time away with so much gained. I highly recommend the experience. www.wealdyfc.co.uk
I managed to locate the injured person on search and rescue, a claim to fame!
The team were all fantastic, it helped us to bond so much more, and there were no complaints at all. Even Rachael was able to put up with sharing her bivvy (shelter) with some beetles.
The scariest moment was when we were searching for our food and I found myself in the middle of a badger set. I was assured that they are nocturnal but got out of there as fast as I could ... just in case!
A brilliant time away with so much gained. I highly recommend the experience. www.wealdyfc.co.uk
Saturday, April 07, 2007
A sleepy village
We had some friends around for a meal the other night. It was really lovely. We were telling them how lovely it was to live in a small village were not much happens. They commented on the picturesque location with the duck pond and the sleepy feel to it all when something weird happened!
The police, the armed plain clothes police, an ambulance and two fire engines roared down our avenue.
I can safely say it was an ironic situation and our village became a hive of activity. Neighbours who never normally venture out of their homes were on the street looking to see what was happening.
The whole thing only lasted 5 minutes but I don't think I have ever seen all the services turn up at a place at once like that. It was like a film scence...perhaps it was!
I still don't know what went on, it has been mentioned it may be a local who drinks a lot and gets quite lonely and telephones the police but I couldn't imagine what he said to get the armed police there.
I shall have to go around to the shop to find out what really went on
:[)
Friday, April 06, 2007
Monday, April 02, 2007
Pharmacy capers
I have been feeling a little run down lately, (may have something to do with a sleepover we had!) and my eye has become sore and in need of some anti-biotic help. I had a chat with a GP friend at church who told me exactly what to ask for at the Pharmacy as it won't clear up without these 'special' drops.
So, I went to the Pharmacy today, cutting out a valuable doctors appointment that someone else can have, and asked for the eye drops.
They really don't like it when you know what you want.
I spoke to two people behind the counter who said they would have to get the Pharmacist. She came out and said at the top of her voice, Who's the lady with the sty on her eye? Well it's a bit more than that and it's a good job it wasn't something a bit more personal...
Well I just looked at her and said that would be me. She then proceeded to interrogate me. She told me I couldn't have it although it is a buy over the counter type medicine. I had to argue and tell her that I would rather take the GP's advice over hers and she finally gave in and allowed the item to be sold to me.
As I was entering my pin number in to pay for my purchases, the other pharmacist came out asking where is the lady with the bad eye? I kept my head down, took my eye drops and made a run for it. What a palaver!
All I want is to get well not be stressed out!
So, I went to the Pharmacy today, cutting out a valuable doctors appointment that someone else can have, and asked for the eye drops.
They really don't like it when you know what you want.
I spoke to two people behind the counter who said they would have to get the Pharmacist. She came out and said at the top of her voice, Who's the lady with the sty on her eye? Well it's a bit more than that and it's a good job it wasn't something a bit more personal...
Well I just looked at her and said that would be me. She then proceeded to interrogate me. She told me I couldn't have it although it is a buy over the counter type medicine. I had to argue and tell her that I would rather take the GP's advice over hers and she finally gave in and allowed the item to be sold to me.
As I was entering my pin number in to pay for my purchases, the other pharmacist came out asking where is the lady with the bad eye? I kept my head down, took my eye drops and made a run for it. What a palaver!
All I want is to get well not be stressed out!
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
No sleep for me
Saturday night saw the start of an annual sleepover that I run. 43 young people from Rock Solid, Mettle and Summer Camp arrived, all hyper and ready to keep me awake! It was an excellent weekend even though all quiet wasn't met until 4.15am! Then they decided to wake up at 7am!!
The really noisy ones were the 14 - 16 year old GIRLS of course. I think that I shall only do this once a year as I am getting too old for this now and my back is now hurting after missing my bed :(
We looked at Stop the Traffik and had the theme amazing grace over the weekend. We took part of the Sunday morning church service with a drama, prayers and a testimony. I think it all went down well with the congregation.
Although I moan about it, I really do love providing these things for the young people.
The really noisy ones were the 14 - 16 year old GIRLS of course. I think that I shall only do this once a year as I am getting too old for this now and my back is now hurting after missing my bed :(
We looked at Stop the Traffik and had the theme amazing grace over the weekend. We took part of the Sunday morning church service with a drama, prayers and a testimony. I think it all went down well with the congregation.
Although I moan about it, I really do love providing these things for the young people.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
An early start
I got up this morning at 4.45am to travel to head office at Halesowen, Birmingham for a Personal Support day. Personal Support is the way that my salary is paid in Youth for Christ. I have to raise 50% of my salary and salary costs and head office is committed to raising the other 50%. The way that I raise my 50% is to ask individuals, churches and organisations to give a gift each month through standing order.
I have a loyal group giving anything from £5 to £70 a month to Youth for Christ and think that they are WONDERFUL. Without them this ministry would cease!
So today, I am writing to thank them all for their commitment, and seeking new people to give.
I have to raise a further £90 a month so I am praying that this will be acheived through my efforts today.
For those who are interested, I should be home by 9pm tonight if the traffic is good. Long day.
I have a loyal group giving anything from £5 to £70 a month to Youth for Christ and think that they are WONDERFUL. Without them this ministry would cease!
So today, I am writing to thank them all for their commitment, and seeking new people to give.
I have to raise a further £90 a month so I am praying that this will be acheived through my efforts today.
For those who are interested, I should be home by 9pm tonight if the traffic is good. Long day.
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Losing something special
Go now if your easily upset!
I had serious pains one month (at that time of month! sorry guys) and had decided to call nhs direct. After taking advice to get a pregnancy kit, I found out that I was indeed pregnant. Well a joyous husband was a concern as I new I had been bleeding for 11 days on and off. I called the doctors surgery who wanted me to go around straight away.
Mixed emotions followed as I tried to get my head around all the possibilities. I sat in the doctors waiting room hoping that everything would be ok. As a mum of two already, I know what a blessing a child is and wanted this so much despite not planning this one.
While I sat in the waiting room, the pain increased, I doubled over and lost my baby in the waiting room in front of the other patients. All within one hour.
I did not want to move as the doctor and receptionist tried to help me through to the back as I knew what I was leaving behind on the chair for all to see.
I think that it has to go down in the worst experience I have had in such a short space of time.
I was three months gone and in a not so pretty way. I took it really bad.
I think that people don't understand that a grieving period must follow the loss of an unborn baby, just because you haven't met the child, doesn't make it more bearable.
We called the baby Josie and still miss what she could be like now. I look forward to meeting her.
If you know someone who has had this loss, please do not say the following. 'Well at least you didn't know the baby' 'You can always try again or have another one' 'At least you have two other children' Instead try saying that you don't understand but they must be hurting so I'll cook for you, bring it to your home and look after your family while you grieve. Thank you so much Nick and Diana for doing just that. x
I had serious pains one month (at that time of month! sorry guys) and had decided to call nhs direct. After taking advice to get a pregnancy kit, I found out that I was indeed pregnant. Well a joyous husband was a concern as I new I had been bleeding for 11 days on and off. I called the doctors surgery who wanted me to go around straight away.
Mixed emotions followed as I tried to get my head around all the possibilities. I sat in the doctors waiting room hoping that everything would be ok. As a mum of two already, I know what a blessing a child is and wanted this so much despite not planning this one.
While I sat in the waiting room, the pain increased, I doubled over and lost my baby in the waiting room in front of the other patients. All within one hour.
I did not want to move as the doctor and receptionist tried to help me through to the back as I knew what I was leaving behind on the chair for all to see.
I think that it has to go down in the worst experience I have had in such a short space of time.
I was three months gone and in a not so pretty way. I took it really bad.
I think that people don't understand that a grieving period must follow the loss of an unborn baby, just because you haven't met the child, doesn't make it more bearable.
We called the baby Josie and still miss what she could be like now. I look forward to meeting her.
If you know someone who has had this loss, please do not say the following. 'Well at least you didn't know the baby' 'You can always try again or have another one' 'At least you have two other children' Instead try saying that you don't understand but they must be hurting so I'll cook for you, bring it to your home and look after your family while you grieve. Thank you so much Nick and Diana for doing just that. x
What's a blog for
Last night I lay in bed and thought about my husbands blog page. He seems to get so much out of blogging (Is that the real term?) that I thought about how can I use my blog to more effect.
I then went through some of the things that have happened in my life over the years and how sometimes you need to get them off your chest. Maybe this is how? People don't always want to listen to your story when you try and tell it, they talk over you, don't hear what you are saying, change the subject... but I suppose I can tell my story here and if you want to read it great, and if not, I won't know about it so it won't hurt!
I think people need to tell their story sometimes as it is all part of understanding the way things are and getting it off your chest, healing etc. And in this busy life that I find myself in, I think this could be a good way of... well, just letting it all go.
So, I have decided that I will give it a try.
Sorry if things get heavy from here in, but you can always avoid this blog if you need to. Thanks for the push Warren.
I then went through some of the things that have happened in my life over the years and how sometimes you need to get them off your chest. Maybe this is how? People don't always want to listen to your story when you try and tell it, they talk over you, don't hear what you are saying, change the subject... but I suppose I can tell my story here and if you want to read it great, and if not, I won't know about it so it won't hurt!
I think people need to tell their story sometimes as it is all part of understanding the way things are and getting it off your chest, healing etc. And in this busy life that I find myself in, I think this could be a good way of... well, just letting it all go.
So, I have decided that I will give it a try.
Sorry if things get heavy from here in, but you can always avoid this blog if you need to. Thanks for the push Warren.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Parent's evening
Well parent's day! I never thought going to a parent's day could be so much fun. It's like a roller coaster. One minute you're up (your sons doing so well!) The next minute your down. Well only one down ... so well done Jake. The teachers all seem to be getting younger (no comments please) and we met up with some friends and had a mid interval coffee and cake in the side cafe. Now all the hard work starts, deciding what options to allow your son to take and making him believe it was his choice.
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Under pressure
I still haven't got the blog bug yet! I am so under pressure to do my blog by my husband, I think that he wants to drag me into the new era or something? Husbands are a pain when it comes to computers and stuff. Well, don't get me started on the STUFF issue or this blog will be BIG. Well I've done it, so make me a cuppa.
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Bring on tomorrow!
Tomorrow I have a big day! I have organised an event for our church family to get involved in and am looking forward to working along side them. It is all part of Merry Christmas Tenterden were the shops all open till about 9pm, Father Christmas comes with REAL reindeer, stall and charities raise funds and the fair comes to town.
Our part in it is to open our doors, serve and chat to people and just be a light in our town. We are planning a 'one million and one in darts' so come along and throw some darts for us! It will be a hard day but will be well worth the effort.
Our part in it is to open our doors, serve and chat to people and just be a light in our town. We are planning a 'one million and one in darts' so come along and throw some darts for us! It will be a hard day but will be well worth the effort.
Monday, November 13, 2006
New beginnings?
It's been a weird day!
Today I learnt that my minister is resigning from his post due to ill health. A bit of a blow! He's a good man and a real loss. Funny really as he was on my mind a lot last week, so much so that when I was reading my bible I read a verse which was just what I felt he needed so I rang him up and passed it to him. It all makes sense now. Is this the end of something great or the beginning of something even better? It is hard to think possitively all the time but I think that I must with this one.
Today I learnt that my minister is resigning from his post due to ill health. A bit of a blow! He's a good man and a real loss. Funny really as he was on my mind a lot last week, so much so that when I was reading my bible I read a verse which was just what I felt he needed so I rang him up and passed it to him. It all makes sense now. Is this the end of something great or the beginning of something even better? It is hard to think possitively all the time but I think that I must with this one.
Saturday, October 21, 2006
Hi welcome to my Blog
Hi my name is Sha and I work as a consultant for Youth Workers. Im new to blogging but it seems a good idea so look out for some new posts coming soom. mmwwhhaaaa
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