We lost our Internet connection just after the last post. This made blogging a little difficult.

We finally got re-connect at the end of last week. Since then our family has been remembering the joys of the Internet – instant information and late nights.

I’m back to browsing and today I found this very interesting article about whether babies can feel pain in the womb.

New York Times – The First Ache

It’s quite long, but well worth a careful read as I believe it has a lot of relevance to the abortion debate.

Today is her 9th birthday.

Here she is with her mocha sponge-roll birthday cake.

This year I’m particularly struck by the fact that she is growing in to a young women. This has led me to reflect on my role in her life. I am the older women of Titus 2 to my girls. I find this a sobering thought and a challenge. I am praying that God will give me the wisdom and strength to fulfil this special calling.