Tag Archives: sadness

Blue Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2017 by anyushka

It’s not a cheery Christmas for me this year. And I’m quite aware that I’m not alone with that.  But it’s still true that God is with us. That God came as a little child, vulnerable and dependent on the … Continue reading →

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Dealing With Father’s Day

Posted on June 19, 2016 by anyushka

I do give thanks for all the good fathers out there, all the men who love and respect their children and themselves, who are compassionate, generous with love and time and conversation, who like to laugh with their children, protect … Continue reading →

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Somehow, We Hope…

Posted on January 14, 2016 by anyushka

This is a strange week of sadness and celebration.  We had a ‘gratitude party’ for a friend who was granted asylum after a long dark year of waiting and struggling, several birthdays and a retirement party – oh, and a … Continue reading →

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What I Don’t Know, Don’t Have and Can’t Do

Posted on July 5, 2015 by anyushka

I’m struggling at the moment, and have been for a few months now, with my anxiety levels. I put myself under a lot of pressure, as if there was a law about having made all major life choices before I’m … Continue reading →

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Pray For Those Who Hide Their Pain

Posted on August 13, 2014 by anyushka

As many of the people around me, I have been deeply affected by the news this week that Robin Williams took his own life – a message and reminder to all of us of the pain and darkness that is hidden in … Continue reading →

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