Several years ago while we were in Dodoma I was asked to write a chapter for a book compilation of stories of Aussie missionary mums. For the Joy has now been published and launched. “From the desert to the mountains, from remote far-flung places to some of the most […]
I’ve always been a good sleeper. I was even one of those miracle babies whose parents hit the genetic jackpot of offspring who sleep through the night at 6 weeks. As an adult, I fall asleep almost as soon as my head hits the pillow, and my superpower is the […]
Once upon a time there was a little dragon called Elliot. He lived in a lovely cave with his Mama dragon, Dadda dragon and little baby brother Callum dragon. Mama was a bright blue dragon with purple wings, Dadda dragon was a grey dragon with wings that sparkled like where […]
We were at church for the commissioning of a new children’s ministry team. There were all the usual Tanzanian positions: head teacher, teacher, secretary, treasurer, etc. The entire team was women, and the pastor commented on why. Men were not excluded from being on the team, he said, but none […]
This is an Elliot the Dragon story that Arthur told on the way up to school one stressful morning… Once upon a time, there was a little dragon called Elliot. He lived with his Mama Dragon and Dadda Dragon and his baby brother Callum Dragon. They all loved one […]
I am rich I am prosperous I am blessed How would you feel if these lyrics came up in a song you were singing in church? That was our experience at church this week. The first question is how you read them I guess. Are they describing a situation that […]
This is part of a series writing up some of the stories we make up on the spot to help our children process things. This one is about being a TCK. Once upon a time there was a little dragon called Elliot. He lived in a lovely cave with his Mama […]
