Tag Archives: Faith

My broken certitude.

Posted on December 15, 2018 by vickmcq

One of the many things that happened when John died was my certitude about things was smashed to pieces which if you have read through my blog I talk about a fair bit. The most worn out phrase I use … Continue reading →

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Scared.

Posted on December 4, 2018 by vickmcq

Lyrics from a song can be so powerful and this one spoke so much to me: “I walk through desert plains here in the open range. Feel like a renegade looking to runaway. Here in the wilderness I’m coming face … Continue reading →

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Tidal Wave.

Posted on December 1, 2018 by vickmcq

Yesterday was a day for reminiscing, I went back to the Cathedral I used to work in, and then I went to see my first Vicar and his wife who I adore and It was so good to catch up … Continue reading →

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Kindness

Posted on November 8, 2018 by vickmcq

It feels like forever since I wrote my last post but in reality it’s only been a week. It has been marked by kindness of the Lord. I have seen His kindness so evident and tangible. One of the things … Continue reading →

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Lyrics

Posted on October 31, 2018 by vickmcq

Weekend away was sooo good. Loved it, it was like bright warm sunshine breaking through the clouds of a foggy dark miserable day. Saw old friends which was really really lovely. Learnt about the beautiful Gospel and was taught how … Continue reading →

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Small wins.

Posted on October 22, 2018 by vickmcq

After a weekend of an avalanche of grief, when in the valley of the shadow you have to take the “small” wins. My wins today are I am up, showered, dogs have been walked and fed and I’ve made and … Continue reading →

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Trying to keep going

Posted on October 9, 2018 by vickmcq

Didn’t go work on Saturday. Just couldn’t. I had seen something in a shop the day before that had reminded me of John (still can’t bare to think of it to write what it was here…) and it knocked me … Continue reading →

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