Author: Melissa Madsen
Valentines with your kids!
Nothing brings me more joy than sharing special days / occasions with our kiddies. I love making an effort for those I love and care about. Valentines is the perfect excuse to show those in your house... Read More
Open letter to a special friend / family member who has immigrated
My special.. Where do I begin? I’m sorry I didn’t realise what immigration means.. how could I, when I’m dealing with the grief of you not being around any more.. well, you are, but you ar... Read More
Lockdown vol 1
Breathe…. take a deep breath in… and out… As I sit down to write this, that’s exactly what I’m currently telling myself. It’s 15:10, the sun in shining and its a chilly Spring day in Repto... Read More
In a period of waiting
We all seem to find ourselves in some sort of waiting period; waiting to go back to work, waiting for normality or life as we once knew it, waiting for healing and restoration, waiting for schools to ... Read More
Our home, our school
Today marks an important day for many. 1 June 2020. While many families see parents going back to work or children going back to school, we too had the option of sending our eldest daughter back. Howe... Read More
Focus On The Fruit
At present, we find ourselves in a space which is generally more quiet on the exterior of our four walls than usual – something we’ve all had to adjust to. Life in the Madsen home has been... Read More
Finding ways to receive while giving
Sunday’s are all about lazy mornings, kids church and praise and worship in our home. This was so needed this past Sunday! We did communion as a family, and specifically prayed for all the Mommy... Read More
My top tips for organisation
Even though I’ve always been an organised person, I entered a whole new ball game when I left South Africa and found my self in a little village in the English countryside, with no support. Stri... Read More