Category: Motherhood and Additional Needs
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An Overcrowded Christmas Story
On our coffee table, we have a small nativity set. Just like any surface in our home, the coffee table seems to beckon us to put more things upon it. One evening, I noticed that the nativity was concealed by all of the stuff on the table around it. What…
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5 Ways To Look After Your Wellbeing When It Feels Like You Can’t
Self-care is all the rage these days, except when it’s nearly impossible to do. Here are five practical ways you can still take care of yourself as you take care of others. (This post first appeared on my Substack – Anchored Hope For Her Heart) We know self-care is needed.…
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A Mother Unknown
A few evenings ago, I was in tears. The trigger was the envy in my own heart of seeing someone’s success. I am reluctant to share that one of my weaknesses is jealousy stemming from pride. Seeing their achievement brought out my ugliness from within. Thankfully, the Lord is working…
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Sister, Are You A Caregiver?
Are you a primary caregiver for a friend or family member? I have started a ministry called ‘Anchored Hope For Her Heart‘ to support women who are caregivers by providing encouragement and an eternal perspective to live for Jesus in faith, hope, and love, right where they are. Why have…
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Depending on Christ When Life is Demanding
At times, I feel like a mannequin. Lifeless — but dressed up for many roles and responsibilities. Faceless — but somehow having to fit in with fashionable expectations of those around me. Wherever I look, there is a need. Why do I act as if life depends on me? I…
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Roll Up Your Sleeves!
Someone in your community is currently isolated. The hard part is finding out who. Without going around door-to-door and asking, it’s difficult to know. However, I am writing this because there are people who know individuals that are in incredibly challenging, isolating circumstances. Yet, they do very little to help…
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The Mustard Seed Mum: Mothers Have Meltdowns Too
It was the end of the church service. People were mingling in the foyer and catching up. Children were chasing one another and parents were practicing the art of one eye on their child and the other on the person in front of them. I stand there trying to keep…
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Why We Home Educate
A picture is worth a thousand words. If it were possible to capture what home education could look like, you need to experience it for yourself. I feel you would remember more by joining in our family moments, flicking through photographs that capture glimpses and seeing our ordinary days. The…
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The Mustard Seed Mum: A Letter to Special Needs Mothers
Dearly loved Mama, I may not be able to see you, but I so wish I could come over, make you a cup of tea, coffee or a beverage of your choosing, and just share life with you. The world is a scary place at times, but for us, we…
Ruth Clemence 