Author Archives: sarahcondie

About sarahcondie

I am a Christian, a wife, a mother, an ex-librarian, a minister's wife, a women's Pastor, a quilter, a reader, I enjoy thinking about things slowly, I love cups of tea, I love sitting at my kitchen table in dappled sunlight and chatting with my friends, my children's friends, my family abut anything and everything.

When will I have words?

Posted on September 25, 2015 by sarahcondie

Silence for over six months.  Am I really a blogger?  From my output, it would appear I am not. So then, when I begin to write, where do I start?  What do I say?  I really have no answers to … Continue reading →

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Strong ankles

Posted on February 9, 2015 by sarahcondie

Thank you to those of you who supported me during Dressember.  Thanks to the generosity of family and friends, I raised over $1500 – all of which will help rescue girls out of sexual slavery and help them recover.  These … Continue reading →

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Dressember and IJM

Posted on November 5, 2014 by sarahcondie

As a little girl, I loved wearing dresses.  I had a Mum who was ahead of her time who thought that shorts and tee-shirts were far more practical for a little girl.  I hoped that one day I would have … Continue reading →

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Talia’s quilt

Posted on October 2, 2014 by sarahcondie

A year ago next week, some very bright lights triggered a massive migraine which hung around like a bad smell for six months.  I had a foggy brain for most of this time which made thinking difficult and writing next … Continue reading →

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The Terrible Suitcase

Posted on January 24, 2014 by sarahcondie

Many children will be starting school in the new year – a time of anticipation and excitement and a little angst. The summer before my eldest child started school he caught whooping cough which ended all plans of swimming lessons, … Continue reading →

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A summer picnic

Posted on January 23, 2014 by sarahcondie

Do you remember reading Wind in the Willows? Do you remember the scene where Mole experiences his very first picnic? “The Rat brought the boat alongside the bank, made her fast, helped the still awkward Mole safely ashore, and swung … Continue reading →

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Christmas books for young and old

Posted on November 28, 2013 by sarahcondie

Even though my children are now young adults, I still look forward to December when I find all our children’s books about Christmas and put them out to read.  I still read them and enjoy them.  Many of these books … Continue reading →

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The story of two Andys

Posted on October 31, 2013 by sarahcondie

I am filled with good intentions. Good intentions that remain just that and rarely or ever become a new habit or behaviour. Take New Year resolutions for example. I will have a list ready to go on 31 December but … Continue reading →

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Veranda to veranda

Posted on September 29, 2013 by sarahcondie

We met each other on a giant veranda at school aged 12 and this is where our friendship began. We did the teenage years together. I remember sleepovers, dancing on the beach in our nightgowns in the light of the … Continue reading →

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Consolations of The Lord

Posted on August 23, 2013 by sarahcondie

“Consolations of The Lord” is an interesting and somewhat quaint expression and it has given me cause to stop and ponder about what it means. While recovering from a major illness a few years ago, I used to try to … Continue reading →

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