Tag Archives: sadness

Mummy’s Sad Day – a short story

Posted on October 10, 2018 by florencejoy

Earlier in the year I wrote a short story for my children, to try to provide some comfort & explanation for a difficult season I was going through. I share it today for World Mental Health Day and hope it … Continue reading →

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With Love – On World Mental Health Day 2018

Posted on October 10, 2018 by florencejoy

I have experienced episodes of depression. Although they have, at times, felt random – as if they’ve come out of nowhere – I have learned that there is always a trigger for me, as well as a source. For me, my … Continue reading →

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The Lord himself goes before you…

Posted on January 2, 2015 by florencejoy

Today… At the gates of a new day I stand He will meet me here; this I do know He will take my hand and He will lead me And I, His child, weak as I am, will follow… Though … Continue reading →

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21 November 2014 – Letter to medical staff overseeing Toby’s care…

Posted on November 25, 2014 by florencejoy

Dear all, There are a few little sensory behaviours of Toby’s that I have noticed recently, which then challenged me to think about any such sensory processing behaviours that I have noticed – whether a while ago or more recently. … Continue reading →

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He’s not home yet :-(

Posted on August 13, 2014 by florencejoy

I shared news too soon. Forgive me. Toby is not home with us. He has a hernia (which was discovered on Wednesday). We had been told that he could come home with it, as it was still soft, and that … Continue reading →

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11 October 2013…

Posted on August 13, 2014 by florencejoy

Arrived at hospital early today, as I have to leave earlier today… Went to pick up Toby for a cuddle but was advised to leave him to sleep in his cot. Probably wise advice but tough to swallow given my … Continue reading →