Tag Archives: Children

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

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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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BABY RABBITS ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR, FIVE ……….A POST JUST TO SHARE HOW AMAZING NATURE AND GOD IS!

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Noelene

Once again I stand in awe and amazement at how great our God is.  We have recently had five new additions to our family.  On the 16th September our dwarf rabbit gave birth to five little rabbits! We got Snowflake … Continue reading →

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SOMETIMES OUR CHILDREN LIVE ON A DIFFERENT PLANET!!

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Noelene

This was originally posted on ‘noelenesite’ – I am re-posting it on ‘growing into motherhood’. Saw this board whilst walking down the street yesterday.  It triggered a memory of an incident that occurred a few years ago with one of … Continue reading →

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HOW QUICKLY WE FORGET……..FOR ALL THE MOTHERS OUT THERE!

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Noelene

This was originally posted on ‘noelenesite’ – I am re-posting on ‘growing into motherhood’ (Please note: names have been changed to toddler and child and children to protect their identities!!) This morning I came across a journal entry that I … Continue reading →

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I REALLY NEED TO GET MY 12 YEAR OLD A CELL PHONE!

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Noelene

AND EVERY FAMILY WITH YOUNG CHILDREN NEED A MINI MOM! Our girls have a mini-mom.  Her name is Moyra.  She first came into our lives when our oldest daughter was four years old, our second daughter was two years old … Continue reading →

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