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Ministry Mum Monday 48

August 4, 2026 revpoppyLeave a comment

It's Tuesday, I am sorry! I usually write this blog on a Monday evening and yesterday evening was, in a word, awful. Aidan didn't go down until after 9, Sophia didn't go down until after 10. I was frustrated and frightened, remembering how bad it was when every evening was like that a couple of [...]

Posted in Family, MinistryTagged birthday, church, holiday, summer

Ministry Mum Monday 46

July 20, 2026 revpoppyLeave a comment

I recently answered a post on a group of female clergy, where somebody was asking whether ministry and family life are actually compatible. This is what I said: 'What I'm realising is that there are days, weeks, when it's bloody hard and feels impossible. There are days, weeks, when the juggle is thrilling and fulfilling. [...]

Posted in Family, MinistryTagged birthday, busy, church, Family, minisrty, mum life, vicar

Ministry Mum Monday 45

July 14, 2026 revpoppyLeave a comment

Yep, it's Tuesday night. It's party week, it's the last week of term. You'll have to forgive me! Anyway, this week has involved meetings with colleagues, a funeral prep meeting, lots of admin, time in the Hub, toddler group, helping at the school disco as part of the PTA, blessing the nursery leavers at their [...]

Posted in MinistryTagged church, faith, Family, school, vicar

Ministry Mum Monday 44

July 6, 2026July 7, 2026 revpoppyLeave a comment

Hiya and Happy Monday! It's been a great week because we were away on holiday with my lovely lot for most of it! We were at a big farm house on the other cost, not too far from Scarborough. It had a big back garden with loads of toys, which the kids loved! But more [...]

Posted in MinistryTagged church, Family, holiday, Ministry

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