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Fact 28/30 – When I was 27 I became a mummy…

Posted on November 4, 2014 by florencejoy

January 13th 2014 Fact 28/30 When I was 27 I became a mummy… On Thursday 11 August at 12.24pm, our darling daughter, Isobel Daisy Ellen, was born, weighing 7lbs 11oz. Her name: Isobel means “God’s promise; God is my oath” … Continue reading →

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28 July 2014 – All things Toby…

Posted on October 28, 2014 by florencejoy

Hello friends, It’s been over three weeks since our last update so I thought I would fill you in on news from recent hospital visits and progress etc. A few weeks ago I was reading over some of those first … Continue reading →

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Nice to be able to share some good news and progress…

Posted on October 28, 2014 by florencejoy

It may not seem all that big a deal to you – sick is, after all, only sick – but Toby has stopped vomiting and, for us, this is really wonderful news, which brings with it much relief! It took … Continue reading →

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14 May 2014 – Feeling discouraged… Have you any room for further prayers?

Posted on October 28, 2014 by florencejoy

Ah friends, I’m sure it’s a silly question… I know those of you who have been faithful in prayer will continue to be so. However, I feel as though we have had to email so many times – with so … Continue reading →

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14 April 2014 – It’s about time we sent some good news!

Posted on October 26, 2014 by florencejoy

We had another appointment with the gastroenterologist on Thursday. His opinion is that he thinks that the various tests that have been done all suggest that there is nothing actually ‘wrong’ with Toby other than a cow’s milk protein allergy. … Continue reading →

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9 April 2014 – ‘get up & go’

Posted on October 26, 2014 by florencejoy

I’ll tell you what, I’ve been really struggling to find joy and every day ‘get up & go’ recently. Some days are okay but for the most part I’ve felt stressed and low – & have been aware of a … Continue reading →

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21 January 2014 – Remaining thankful…

Posted on October 26, 2014 by florencejoy

Yesterday was not a good day… After belieiving that the new milk that Toby was started on last week (Enfamil Anti Reflux) was making a difference, we had a really bad night on Sunday and bad day yesterday… Back to … Continue reading →

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The Abstract Present

Posted on July 18, 2012 by florencejoy

Figures humbly bow before us, stooping to let us warm our hands inside their fiery garments, before laying down their robes as ultimate sacrifice. ‘There is a time to reap’, we hear them sing And with such mercy and grace-full … Continue reading →