Tag Archives: encouragement

The Boy’s 5th Birthday

Posted on October 10, 2018 by florencejoy

The boy is still a transport fan (I think he always will be) He said he wanted “Daddy’s van” – A challenge set before me… It’s winky wonky, on a slant, And looks a little battered But rather than say … Continue reading →

Message of encouragement from a friend…

Posted on November 25, 2014 by florencejoy

You came on my heart just now and so did this song, so I thought I would send you the words. Take courage, the Lord is on your side and you on His. Much love Alison xx Be still, my … Continue reading →

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Fact 23/30 – My favourite job was working with students at a church…

Posted on November 4, 2014 by florencejoy

January 8th 2014 Fact 23/30 My favourite job was working with students at a church… In June 2006, after having worked at St Andrews Bookshop in St Clements, Oxford, since returning from university, I started working for St Aldates Church … Continue reading →

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18 August 2014 – Our bright-eyed boy!…

Posted on October 28, 2014 by florencejoy

Dear friends, The last week and a bit has been nothing but positive on the Toby’s progress front! At our last meeting with the gastroenterologist – at the end of July – it was agreed that, in view of the … Continue reading →

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5 November 2013 – Toby’s cardiology review…

Posted on August 13, 2014 by florencejoy

Thank you for your messages/emails this morning, remembering our appointment with the cardiologist. We have just returned from there, with good news… The cardiologist diagnosed Toby with having a VSD (Ventricular Septal Defect) as opposed to an AVSD (Atrioventricular Septal … Continue reading →

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3 November 2013 – Another hernia!

Posted on August 13, 2014 by florencejoy

This morning, much to our dismay, we found another hernia on the other side of Toby’s groin, his left side. We can’t quite believe it! We go to the cardiologist on Tuesday for Toby’s heart review so we think we … Continue reading →

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Encouragement…

Posted on August 13, 2014 by florencejoy

A friend from church shared the following Bible verse with me. It has been a favourite of mine, since it first impacted me about 6/7 years ago. It speaks of God fighting on our behalf as we simply take our … Continue reading →

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‘Wait for the Lord’ ~ A Psalm…

Posted on August 13, 2014 by florencejoy

‘Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.’ Psalm 27 1 The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall … Continue reading →

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To my friend, Jean…

Posted on August 13, 2014 by florencejoy

Dear Jean, Quick update for you as I was just letting family know the following for now… Anaesthetist happy to go ahead with hernia op. Will be this afternoon, though no time as yet. Will no doubt stay in at … Continue reading →

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31 October 2013 – A verse of encouragement…

Posted on August 13, 2014 by florencejoy

‘For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.’ ~ 2 Corinthians 4:17

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Quote…

Posted on August 13, 2014 by florencejoy

“This is God’s way: Putting extraordinary tasks on the plates of ordinary people so that ordinary people can see what an extraordinary God can do through them.” ~ Priscilla Shirer

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Now this one just popped in to my head…

Posted on August 13, 2014 by florencejoy

Love divine, all loves excelling, Joy of heaven to earth come down; Fix in us thy humble dwelling; All thy faithful mercies crown! Jesus, Thou art all compassion, Pure unbounded love Thou art; Visit us with Thy salvation; Enter every … Continue reading →

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19 October 2013 – Encouragement…

Posted on August 13, 2014 by florencejoy

Compassionate God, as you know each star you have created, so you know the secrets of every heart; in your loving mercy bring to your table all who are fearful and broken, all who are wounded and needy, that our … Continue reading →

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18 October 2013 – How God speaks…

Posted on August 13, 2014 by florencejoy

Went to talk and pray with our pastors, David and Caroline yesterday. Couldn’t have come at a better time, as both Eddie and I were battling with feeling low, like everything was getting ‘on top’. After we’d caught up we … Continue reading →

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Encouraging verses…

Posted on July 30, 2014 by florencejoy

‘But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.’ ~ 2 … Continue reading →

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4 October 2013… We have a name!

Posted on July 29, 2014 by florencejoy

Dear friends, Perhaps to the disappointment of those who thought we had actually decided upon ‘Eager’ (it was tempting…), we now have a name for our boy… Tobias Asher Jacob (You can call him Toby :-) Tobias – ‘God is … Continue reading →

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A husband’s encouragement…

Posted on July 29, 2014 by florencejoy

Ed’s message on Facebook: Can I publicly big up my brilliant wife, who not only gave birth to a great son on Sunday but is handling premature hospital visits and expressing milk and love with finesse and aplomb. Maximum boost!

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28 September 2013… (32 weeks & 1 day pregnant…)

Posted on July 29, 2014 by florencejoy

Hi again, It’s Saturday morning. I thought I might be able to go home yesterday, as the doctor had suggested I may be able to ‘wait it out’ at home, with regular check-ups at the hospital. However, I now know … Continue reading →