A return from the wilderness!

Hi to anyone and everyone that may read this, I have been away for sometime, due to a series of family issues (Thats a broad way of saying problems!). Anyway, having now returned to the bloggasphere, its good to be back.

My time away has given me a lot of space to reflect and chew over what I am supposed to do with the rest of my life (don't you just hate when that happens?). Having faced several issues concerning parenting, marriage, love, life, and surviving the trails of everyday existence. I felt I may be able to offer some words of comfort, advise and support to all those parents and couples out there who, through no fault of thier own find themselves struggling to manage everyday life.

I have found that there is little support available to us parents and spouses who come across challenges in life that push us to the brink of failure (or so it seems!).

I hope that over time my reflection on some of my own experiences will encourage and inspire others to perhaps make fewer mistakes than myself, and live a fuller life, knowing that your not alone in your struggles.

My desire is to be able to offer a sort of Agony Uncle service, although I do not promise to have all the answers (maybe a few), I hope to offer some food for thought and some comfort in times of walking through those valleys.

Well, That kind of outlines my hopes in using this blog, so just a little background about myself.

Married 28 years, 3 grown boys 27yrs, 25yrs, 17yrs old. 1 grandson of 2yrs and another one on the way. I have encountered infidelity first hand and survived, seen my boys struggle with gang, club culture and drug use and now see them living full, productive lives and saved from the alternatives drugs and alcohol could have offered. I have worked with young people and adults in a pastoral roll over the years. Also been involved in bereavement councilling. I have made many mistakes and encountered my failings in my own life, however I pray that what I have learned will encourage others and help walk you through your own times of trouble.

Many Blessings