Roots May 16, 2017May 16, 2017Debbie 1 This is the view from our new dishwashing spot. The blossom has come and gone in the few months we’ve lived here, I [...]
A Taste of Home April 20, 2017April 20, 2017Debbie Comment In our last few hours in South Africa, I found myself standing at the hob cooking brunch for our crew of well-wishers. I [...]
Easter Uncertainty April 14, 2017April 14, 2017Debbie 1 Today we ate hot cross buns for breakfast (salted caramel and chocolate chip) and I wondered if this is as close as I [...]
The fog of transition March 19, 2017March 19, 2017Paul 2 As you may have noticed we have been fairly quiet here blog recently. Those of you who regularly read our thoughts will [...]
Deconstruction & Doubts January 8, 2017January 8, 2017Debbie 4 Saying the word Doubt out loud to a friend brought tears with it, but also relief. I finally turned to face the thoughts [...]
2017: Foundation January 1, 2017January 2, 2017Debbie 2 Happy New Year 2017! “It is true that we are called to create a better world. But we are first of all called [...]
Dear Boy December 18, 2016December 18, 2016Debbie 2 Last week I wrote about our honorary family in Sosh. This is what I would have loved to say to one of the [...]
Grafted into the Family Tree December 11, 2016December 12, 2016Debbie One of our young friends here likes to refer to us as Mummy & Daddy, and our baby as his son. It makes [...]
Creative Justice December 4, 2016December 4, 2016Paul Comment We regularly have children round at our house, hanging out, colouring, playing with the baby’s toys, doing homework. We get to see the children’s [...]
A Quiet Saint November 25, 2016November 25, 2016Debbie 1 The women of the community will be peeling vegetables together tonight, in preparation for the funeral of a friend tomorrow. I will miss [...]