A Fence Around the Cuckoo
I have recently finished reading the wonderful autobiography of Ruth Park, who grew up in New Zealand during the Depression. It’s...
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Rosie's Blog
- Mar 8, 2019
- 1 min
London Calling Eliza
We’ve just received exciting news from Eliza in Manchester. She’s been accepted as one of twelve singers on the National Opera Studio’s...
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- Feb 23, 2019
- 6 min
Finishing 24 Years of Home Schooling
Last week, Todd Roughton from Homeschooling NZ dropped off Jacob’s Year 13 certificate. My last child, my last student – finished! As the...
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- Aug 2, 2018
- 1 min
CALEB Prize Finalist
I was excited to find out this week that my book My Heart Overflows has been named one the three finalists in the Australasian CALEB...
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- Aug 2, 2018
- 2 min
Lexus Song Quest
Last weekend we had the thrill of hearing Eliza compete as one of the five finalists in the prestigious Lexus Song Quest at the Auckland...
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- Apr 27, 2018
- 1 min
The Barn Chronicles Quilt
Yesterday Samuel helped me finally hang the Barn Chronicles quilt the kids and I started making nine years ago!! For those of you who...
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- Feb 2, 2018
- 1 min
Shoeless Update
Today my darling Katie posted on her Facebook page (link below) about the hard decision she has made concerning Shoeless, the charity she...
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- Jan 17, 2018
- 1 min
A Broken Thing
I started reading a book that Kate had on the table yesterday – Ann Voskamp’s new book, ‘The Broken Way.’ I love the parts that tell...
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- Oct 31, 2017
- 1 min
Wonderful News – Love is in the air
We are so excited! Our first born son Josiah and his girlfriend Sarah are engaged!! We’re so thrilled to welcome Sarah into our family....
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- Aug 16, 2017
- 1 min
Psalm 143 – A Daily Prayer
Hi, I’m Rosie Boom. My grandfather had this quote written in the back of his Bible: There is no better use of the word of God than to...
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- Aug 16, 2017
- 1 min
He Gathers the Lambs in His Arms
Hi, I’m Rosie Boom. In Isaiah 40, we read of the Sovereign Lord who comes with power, and rules with a mighty arm. The verse then goes on...
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- Aug 16, 2017
- 1 min
His Word Revives Us
Hi I’m Rosie Boom. Psalm 119 v 92 says If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. I will never forget...
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- Aug 16, 2017
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Jairus
Hi, I’m Rosie Boom. The story of Jairus and his dying daughter has often touched me. At Jairus’s request, Jesus starts off with him to...
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- Aug 16, 2017
- 1 min
Wait for the Lord
Hi, I’m Rosie Boom. Psalm 27 says, Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Waiting is never easy. I waited a...
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- Aug 16, 2017
- 1 min
Jeremiah – Do not say…
Hi, I’m Rosie Boom. In Jeremiah chapter 1, the Lord says to Jeremiah, “Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’ You must go to everyone I send...
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- Aug 16, 2017
- 1 min
The Edelweiss of God
Hi, I’m Rosie Boom. In one of her books, Amy Carmichael, missionary to India, writes of the little joys that spring up beside our...
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- Aug 16, 2017
- 1 min
Martha, Martha
Hi, I’m Rosie Boom. In Luke 10 we read of Jesus visiting his friends, Martha, Mary and Lazarus. A wonderful event was happening in her...
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- Jun 8, 2017
- 2 min
Eliza Wins Dame Malvina Major Aria
Eliza and I have just had six wonderful days in Christchurch together. She was competing in the singing competitions, which culminated in...
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- Mar 21, 2017
- 1 min
Renovation Madness
It has been way too long since I wrote a post here. If I’m not careful it’ll shrivel up and die from neglect. I have however been posting...
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- Sep 20, 2016
- 1 min
Eliza Singing at the IFAC Finals
I’ve just watched the video of Eliza singing at the IFAC finals on You Tube. And of course, I cried. Well done, darling. You are...
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