Aroma – Lilac – Haibun

Lilac For my Aunt & Uncle Memories of childhood Hot sunny days Walking past a neighbour's garden Freedom and space to breath Lilac leaning in greeting The roasting pavement Stag Beetles Newly applied creasote on a pannelled fence Thirst The sweet aroma of Lilac quenching it all Lou Fellingham - Speak ⤵ https://youtu.be/9kNcA1PjLF4 Thanks so … Continue reading Aroma – Lilac – Haibun

Happy Sunday with Hillsong

As ME Awareness week (an invisible illness) swiftly approaches, the Hillsong Australia tune included brings me hope. It also raises memories of a past life. Hong Kong and Hillsong A life where myself and my husband would lead worship as the Sunday Service began (often with a toddler in my arms or at my feet), as … Continue reading Happy Sunday with Hillsong

A Thought for May – Invisible Illness Awareness

As many folk may or may not know May is ME Awareness month. I must admit that 'Awareness Months' make me slightly edgey.  Are there sufficient months in a year to raise awareness for every need in this world? I don't know. And I honestly feel a bit greedy seemingly hogging a whole month. But … Continue reading A Thought for May – Invisible Illness Awareness

Distraction from Lockdown

I often look at the title of my blog and think about "what is it I'm trying to convey?" And am I achieving it. Don't answer that! Lol! For many early MEcfs years I couldn't use technology of any kind. My brain couldn't cope with the challenge, nor my eyes cope with the visual gymnastics … Continue reading Distraction from Lockdown

Coping in Isolation – Covid19

THIS POST MAY TRIGGER. I have been so led to write this post. I do hope it is of help to some one. As many of my readers know, I have been homebound for many years. I remember all too clearly the shock of the realisation that, due to Chronic Illness, my freedoms were rapidly … Continue reading Coping in Isolation – Covid19

Learning to Blog with MEcfs

Learning to Blog with MEcfs

Learning to Blog with MEcfs Hi. I am approaching year four of  blogging with MEcfs, and I'm still learning. I'll be honest, I thought I would be feeling far more competent by now. But am still scratching the surface with a lot of the detail. Do I get browny points for being 50+ when I … Continue reading Learning to Blog with MEcfs

Raising a Smile for ME 💙

Smile for ME Charity

Hi from here. I hope your weekend is proving to be a restful one. Smile for ME Charity I was so cheered when the ME Charity Smile for ME contacted me a little while back about writing a piece for their Monthly Newsletter. It was a lovely  opportunity to contribute. It took me a little … Continue reading Raising a Smile for ME 💙