Category Archives: Children

THE SEEDS WE PLANT

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Noelene

We need to be mindful of the seeds we plant in our children’s lives. Mary J. Blige, an international recording artist, once said that when she looks in the mirror, she sometimes sees the damaged soul of her past because … Continue reading →

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MOTHERHOOD AND PRAYER

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Noelene

One of our main ministries as mothers is to pray for our children continuously.  I think it was Billy Graham’s wife, Ruth, who, when asked how she had managed to raise five children with her husband being away so often … Continue reading →

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OUR ‘BABIES’ ARE THREE WEEKS OLD TODAY

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Noelene

Just had to show them off!

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DIVORCE HURTS KIDS (WHO THEN GROW INTO HURT ADULTS)

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Noelene

This blog IS for the mothers and fathers who have divorced and then ‘abandoned’ their children somewhere along the road of life. It is NOT for the mothers and fathers who have divorced and have struggled through their own pain … Continue reading →

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ON BEING A WRITER ………..

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Noelene

  The other day my daughter and I were driving through the Karoo in South Africa.  The scenery and the clouds in the sky looked amazing.  So very beautiful.       I turned to my daughter and said “I … Continue reading →

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A LETTER FROM GOD TO ME …………

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Noelene

Dear Noelene Now, this is what I am saying to you.  Don’t be afraid, because I have saved you.  I have called you by name, and you are Mine.  When you pass through the water, I will be with you. … Continue reading →

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DIVORCE – A TEENAGER IN PAIN – A POEM

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Noelene

This poem was written more than thirty-four years ago, but the words and feelings behind them remain relevant to children whose parents are divorced and who only see their fathers on a part-time basis. I NEVER KNEW YOU Just because … Continue reading →

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(SIGH!) SO TRUE ………..

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Noelene

Picture courtesy of google.

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TALKING ABOUT MOTHERHOOD……………..

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Noelene

Seeing as this is a site about ‘growing into motherhood’ I could not resist posting pictures of one very proud mother (and father)! Their babies are 17 days old today. Two look like their mom, Snowy, and the other three … Continue reading →

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A PRAYING GRANDMOTHER IS A WONDERFUL THING TO HAVE!

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Noelene

“One of my most influential ancestors from my mother’s side of the family was a great-grandmother who spent many hours on her knees praying for her unborn grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She liked to imagine her prayers were bricks in a … Continue reading →

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