Seriously, wow - thank you for continuing to journey with me. Pondering the amount of work I do that is here today and gone tomorrow. There is a lot of writing and scripting that goes on. I manage to get my daughter involved (as long as I cook dinner). I have included a cheerful scripture and thanks to Pixabay Alexas for our wee music interlude.

A day of reasonable focus but well aware that distractions are far too real. Mind you that's no way to talk about the children! ;)

Every blessing

Sarah

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Hello! A day off. A rare treat that shouldn't be!

A wee focus on food, coffee and dog. I dare you not to snigger during the coffee story!

But the thing with birthdays and catching up with 'old' friends is the passage of time makes you humble!

So, I am off to enjoy a wee treat and get ready for a 6am run...

Have a lovely evening.

Every blessing

Sarah

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Back for another day. Actually felt quite calm today and focussed on getting through admin which is really working with people and being part of a team. Today I think about parish ministry and really ponder whether we have truly grasped what parish ministry is...as an institution. So far all I see is we want to change but keep it the same!

Yet do I even know what I mean?

Enjoying the journey but questioning the destination!

And yes, I let Hazel have a Wee Cuppa Worship today - making the most of having an extra pair of hands! ;)

Have fun and enjoy your Monday.

Love Sarah

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It is Sunday again and here are some of my thinking out loud moments as I wrestle with decision making and wonder what next Lord? New beginnings again - just like motherhood! Mother's Day smiles and being a softie.

I hope you know that I love my calling but I struggle with the institution at the moment.

Thanks for the comments and I'm glad for the laughs I have caused as well.

Today I found a music piece on my system that I must have been given by a Mackie musician I am presuming. But I hope, like I did, you find it helpful. I sat and listened to it the whole way through.

May God bless you, and remember we are all children of our Mother, Father God.

Love Sarah

It's meant to be my day off but this week has been super busy and I needed to finish off work. I have felt grumpy about needing to adult(!) and been given a choice to make that isn't easy. Prayers and wisdom needed.

Thanks for listening and do pray for me.

Happy Saturday

Love Sarah

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Running very late with tonight's podcast but it is here! Kinda all about people and the bible...my love for God's word and how I wish we could engage with it well. Other random thoughts along the way. Very grateful for all the opportunities I have been given and hopefully share something supportive with others.

Thanks for the love and interest.

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Thank you for all the lovely comments today. Great feedback. I am enjoying the project although getting way more chatty with you! Some insights and some thoughts - a week of the young people it seems.

I hope you enjoy today's reflection around bible verses and remember your own special ones.

Love Sarah

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Welcome to day 6 of the Life of a Parish Rev. Today has been one of those unusual days where I simply had to respond to a need in the community. I was invited to support my local high school through a trauma incident in the community. Listen and reassure.

I am honest about the tiredness!

I share a little about the other stuff going on in the background - a reminder that we are professionals and people!

Thank you for joining with me and if you are listening this evening, a wee extra prayer as I do my safeguarding training!

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Hello and welcome to day 5. I hope you are enjoying these meanderings through my days. Today has been a trip down memory lane with the talk for the Ladies Circle and the privilege and place of worship along with a sharp reminder that we live in the present!

The Ladies Circle at Claremont were absolutely lovely to me! And I had a ball!

The Lord is certainly taking me on a journey at the moment and I'm glad I can share it.

Do pray for our young people affected by an event in our community today.

Every blessing and may peace be with you. And thank you for letting me be a part of your life as well.

Love Sarah

Sorry very late tonight. Sea Cadets starts at 6:15pm which means the late afternoon slot that I want to do the podcast in is lost to cooking and well as you'll hear to everything else I fitted in today. A busy mum as well as a busy minister. Today's main highlight though is the Sea Cadets to whom I am a chaplain. But also a little bit of Mary and Martha as I was very much both!

Hope you enjoy today's podcast and join me in the Sea Cadets prayer with an Amen.

God bless!

Love Sarah

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