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Jen's musings: March 2008
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Jen considers life, following Jesus Christ, living in the West, being and doing church innovatively, making poverty history. March 25, 2008. If only the Vicar of Dibley had kids! Been watching the Vicar of Dibley again on Sunday nights. I turned to David during an episode and said, "If only the Vicar of Dibley had kids! Don't know if I should use her as a role model - but she sure is fun! No, no, no, no, no, no, yes! Links to this post. What does a female minister with young children look like? I am the ...
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Jen's musings: Helpful Sacred Writings
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Jen considers life, following Jesus Christ, living in the West, being and doing church innovatively, making poverty history. September 10, 2009. There have been some Bible verses that have given David and I much solace in deep pain. For example:. Luke 2:36-38 "There was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, and then was a widow until she was eighty-four. This verse was sent to us by a frie...
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Jen's musings: October 2009
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Jen considers life, following Jesus Christ, living in the West, being and doing church innovatively, making poverty history. October 14, 2009. It was just two short months ago that our baby girl died. Though I cry less, the weeping is deeper and longer. And though the days are no longer a haze, each day is a concerted effort to face the children and pregnant women at work, in shopping centres and public spaces. It is painful today, 2 months on. Links to this post. October 05, 2009. What Makes A Mother?
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Jen's musings: October 2008
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Jen considers life, following Jesus Christ, living in the West, being and doing church innovatively, making poverty history. October 26, 2008. 2 weeks to go! Sorry I've been gone for a while! 160;It has been rather hectic of late - but I finish my degree: Bachelor of Ministry in less than 2 weeks! Thank you to all that have supported me, taught me, rebuked me, heard me, loved me. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). 2 weeks to go! Joyous Christian Chick, Wife, Mother, Friend.
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Jen's musings: One month
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Jen considers life, following Jesus Christ, living in the West, being and doing church innovatively, making poverty history. September 12, 2009. Sunday is one month since we met and lost Anna. Though I feel quite emotional, I am choosing to spend this beautiful Spring weekend doing things in her memory. . It has been nice to have warm sunshine, put my favourite worship CDs on shuffle, sew and remember our gorgeous little girl. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Its OK to cry. View my complete profile.
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Jen's musings: It's OK to cry
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Jen considers life, following Jesus Christ, living in the West, being and doing church innovatively, making poverty history. September 24, 2009. It's OK to cry. I have finished reading It's OK to cry. I found it so helpful in accepting my own emotions in dealing with the loss of Anna. I recommend it to anyone who is struggling with "infertility", "miscarriage" or loss of a baby. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Its OK to cry. Joyous Christian Chick, Wife, Mother, Friend. View my complete profile.
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Jen's musings: November 2007
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Jen considers life, following Jesus Christ, living in the West, being and doing church innovatively, making poverty history. November 08, 2007. Thought I would update you on thoughts from last week's discernment process. During the discernment week, thoughts on timing of children emerged, as well as the story of Esther. It would be great if you could offer further insight into these from your prayer time on my ordination, as I am still a little unsure about these. Links to this post. Young people especia...
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Jen's musings: 2 months on
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Jen considers life, following Jesus Christ, living in the West, being and doing church innovatively, making poverty history. October 14, 2009. It was just two short months ago that our baby girl died. Though I cry less, the weeping is deeper and longer. And though the days are no longer a haze, each day is a concerted effort to face the children and pregnant women at work, in shopping centres and public spaces. It is painful today, 2 months on. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). What Makes A Mother?
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Jen's musings: What Makes A Mother?
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Jen considers life, following Jesus Christ, living in the West, being and doing church innovatively, making poverty history. October 05, 2009. What Makes A Mother? My darling friend Claire sent me this great poem. I love it, and yes I cried when I read it - good tears though. I hope it blesses other mothers. What Makes A Mother? I thought of you, I closed my eyes. And prayed to God today. I asked what makes a Mother. And I know I heard him say,. A Mother has a baby. This we know is true.". So you see m...
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Jen's musings: June 2008
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Jen considers life, following Jesus Christ, living in the West, being and doing church innovatively, making poverty history. June 06, 2008. I was delighted to go to the openning night of. A diehard fan of the. The Chronicles of Narnia. I have been waiting for this since the. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Is my favourite fo all the books, with. The Horse and his Boy. That was a bit beyond the 1980s BBC versions technical abilities back then). So keep that in mind and you won't be disappointed.
