
Hi I’m Penny, the face behind ~
Hope found in M.E.
A Midlife Christian Chronic Illness Blogger since 2016, homebound with Severe ME/cfs since 2004. In 2022 I became a Nazareth Companion with St Martin’s-in-the-fields, London, Nazareth Community.
I love discussion, being creative, humour (laughing has to be my favourite hobby), nature, and travel. Although I can rarely do very much or go anywhere!
My recent efforts to save local wildlife habitat had to mainly stop due to huge relapse, but I continue to do what I can and nudge where I can. #NoPlanetB And have been named as a Champion for Nature by the RSPB this year, 2025. Which is incredibly kind of them.
I am Published by the Live Art Development Agency, London. ⤵️
https://hopefoundinme.com/2019/06/07/eek-i-have-been-published

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Happy Christmas to you as well.
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Thanks so much, Tanya.
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Merry Christmas, Penny!
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Thank you so much.😊
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Hi Penny!
Yes, I know what you mean. Even being in bed or just the just there aren’t enough spoons for that! I got down stairs yesterday morning only to realise that was a bad idea and crawled on my knees back upstairs!
Feel slightly better today, but fatally went downstairs to see the mess the family leaves behind. I’ve tried to tidy up a bit but then the pain sets in so back upstairs I’ve come! I think I’m just going to stay up here so I don’t have to get stressed about the mess! Sorry, I’m a bit grumpy! This whole letting go of Christmas from upstairs well let’s just say it’s harder than last year.
Saying that Penny, I wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas and healthier New Year!
With all my love,
Fiona.
xxx
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Hi Fiona – there’s no need to apologise. I completely understand how hard it is, especially at Christmas.
We have a Christmas tree in our bedroom & have done for well over a decade. Then I don’t miss out. And we always open pressies on our bed. It was slightly awkward for some Chinese students who stayed one Christmas, …but we have built our own little traditions that make it special.
And yes, let the family deal with any mess. There will always be mess of some sort. When you make it downstairs, just ignore the mess & enjoy the victory.
I hope you can enjoy Christmas despite the ME & just rest, rest in His presence & let the family do.
And far better health for you in the coming year.
Lots of love from here.
Penny xxx
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Thank you dear Penny, wishing you, Tia and all the family a blessed Christmas too 🤗💖🎄🐕 xxx
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Thank you so much, Xenia. And to Eivor & Pearl too.🎄🐕🐶💕xxx
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Thank you Penny 🙂💖🙋♀️🐕 xxx
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Spoons are so easily and quickly depleted at this time of the year. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas, Penny! Take care of yourself and enjoy as much as you can 🎄
Caz xx
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Thanks so much, Caz. That’s so kind of you. And you too. Here’s to a Happy Christmas & New Year with a few spoons to spare.🎄💕xxx
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