November 16, 2021 by integratedliving 121 0 0

My living son is 6

I have a 6 year old son. My only living son Thayu is 6 today. His name means peace and life. Every time I look at this child, I never

August 8, 2021 by integratedliving 54 0 0

For Yours and Mine

Dear God, regarding these precious ones, these that are yours and mine at the same time, it is for these precious ones i pray today. I ask that you not

July 12, 2021 by integratedliving 52 0 0

One year ago, me and mine lives took a turn It was a huge turn It was an unexpected turn In the days that followed my physical body bore the blunt of it My body was disintegrating before my eyes When my body dragged itself up My mind took over...

June 14, 2021 by integratedliving 50 0 0

One breath at a time . . .

I have been learning how to breath. I can hear some chuckling, that was me a few months ago as well. “But I have been breathing since I was born,”

June 9, 2021 by integratedliving 719 3 0

Beating children ≠ Disciplining Them, Its abuse!

I grew up in a Christian, Bible believing home. One of them beliefs that were strongly held were that disciplining a child must be done using a rod. So I got some serious beatings in my childhood. Some were more scarring than others, but they all...

March 15, 2021 by integratedliving 56 0 0

Mothering Sunday 2021

A Prayer Great Ear, Great Eye, Greatest Embrace, Great Love, Great Circle, Creator of all, Sustainer of Life, Keeper of us, Lover of all you made, I come to you

March 3, 2021 by integratedliving 47 0 0

My First – 3rd March 2010

The events of this particular morning, 11 years ago today, are still painful to conjure. I remember the entire morning and early afternoon in my head as if it happened a couple of hours ago. I had begun the practice of recording all my daily...

July 31, 2020 by integratedliving 52 0 0

Let the Little Children Come To Me

Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people, but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” And he laid...

June 7, 2020 by integratedliving 48 0 0

I am the fulfillment of their wildest dreams

I am the fulfillment of their wildest dreams My Grandmother My Mother My Aunties My Godmother My Sisters My Daughters My Son

April 29, 2020 by integratedliving 53 0 0

Walking Questionnaire

I love asking questions. I ask a lot of questions. In one of my former work places one of the older employees (who has since died may she rest in peace) got tired of my questions and one day in frustration, raise voice and hands in surrender she...

April 27, 2020 by integratedliving 48 0 0

6:4:2

By the grace of God today, I am officially a mother of a 6 year old, a 4 year old and a 2 year old; living children If you know even a tad bit about my story . . . this is nothing short of a miracle! I am grateful for the gift of these children...

April 1, 2020 by integratedliving 55 1 0

If I could, I would; Unfortunately I can’t

Last couple of months have really been tough for me. I actually had not realised the toll on my person until I sat down a few days ago and did some stock taking. Realised that I had not had one good night of sleep in months! My back is aching, I...