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Ministry Mum Monday 15

December 17, 2025March 30, 2026 revpoppy1 Comment

I'm super tired, more so than I usually am at this point in December. I'm also sad and very full. But year three came to church today and it was just the distraction I needed. Drinks with the local vicars tonight were really lovely and I had a good laugh. I've had a Christmas treat [...]

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Ministry Mum Monday 14

December 8, 2025 revpoppyLeave a comment

Hello and happy Monday. It's been a big old first week of December! There's been meetings, pastoral visits, Sophia's nativity, our toy service, the memorial service and, of course, preparation for the season! There's also been lots of washing up because the dishwasher isn't draining properly... is anybody getting dejavu?! Mum life: has been pretty [...]

Posted in MinistryTagged Christmas, faith, Family, Ministry

Ministry Mum Monday 13

December 2, 2025March 30, 2026 revpoppyLeave a comment

Yes, I know it's Tuesday. After a long couple of days wrestling with what to do about Aidan's childcare provider and his overall childcare routine, we've made the tough decision to move him and do things a bit differently. All this wiped me out, and last night I thought 'do you know what? The blog [...]

Posted in MinistryTagged Family, life, love, travel, writing

Ministry Mum Monday 12

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025 revpoppyLeave a comment

I'll be candid. We're 12 weeks in and even though we're starting to settle in to this phase of our lives, the truth is this: even the very best of days now are pretty meh compared to my wonderful year when I spent so much time with my family. I feel bad for thinking it, [...]

Posted in MinistryTagged Family, for good, Ministry, mum, wicked

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