Today is the 4th Sunday in Advent, and we will be lighting 4 candles in church. So it must be time to share this again! 😂 www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Cma...

Often, love can appear to be in short supply in this world. As we approach Christmas, I've been thinking about how we can show love to others, as well as to ourselves. lynnetteslife.wordpress.com/2025/12/19/s...

Often, love can appear to be in short supply in this world. As we approach Christmas, I've been thinking about how we can show love to others, as well as to ourselves. lynnetteslife.wordpress.com/2025/12/19/s...

With the sun coming up, the fog has a pink tinge to it. Really looks strange!

James did really well, in part because we had listened to him and recognised and respected his wishes. He felt heard. He felt cared for and loved. And he was filled with joy... Here's how... theadditionalneedsblogfather.com/2025/12/12/r...

5 years today since I published my first blog on lynnetteslife.wordpress.com. At that time, I couldn't see myself writing any others, as I didn't see myself as a writer. I also never imagined I'd still be writing 5 years later!

This was a video we did about 4 years ago. It should have gone out yesterday as it was the 1st Sunday in Advent, but due to my brain being made of cotton wool atm thanks to a cold, I forgot 🙄 Oh well, better late than never www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nv0h...

Have you ever had a song or two that have a special meaning for you? I have several that we sing at church, which have spoken to me at specific times. This blog looks at my top 3 lynnetteslife.wordpress.com/2025/11/17/t...

Have you ever had a song or two that have a special meaning for you? I have several that we sing at church, which have spoken to me at specific times. This blog looks at my top 3 lynnetteslife.wordpress.com/2025/11/17/t...

The effects of childhood bereavement last a lifetime. A few years ago, I shared how it continues to affect me in this blog lynnetteslife.wordpress.com/2023/01/10/c... #ChildrensGriefAwarenessWeek

Even 45 years on, grief still hits me from time to time, usually around those special life events. As the video says, "I didn't have a choice, I had to get through" #ChildrensGriefAwarenessWeek www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...

Here, she guest posts on The Additional Needs Blogfather with some great wisdom about carer fatigue and self-care... (2/2) theadditionalneedsblogfather.com/2025/10/27/m...

I usually do shopping online, but last week I actually went to the shops. It was possibly the first time I've been to the shops this year (unless picking up the occasional punnet of strawberries counts!). I find shopping difficult. This blog explains why lynnetteslife.wordpress.com/2025/10/29/t...

My latest article for Premier NexGen www.premiernexgen.com/disability-a...

As today is #WorldMentalHealthDay, it's time to share this blog again 🙂 lynnetteslife.wordpress.com/2021/05/10/w...

Finished the Crystal Art version of Thomas Kinkade's "Victorian Light" today 😀

Re-sharing this blog/letter to mark 45 years since my Dad died #Forever48 lynnetteslife.wordpress.com/2024/11/18/d...

Today marks 45 years since Dad died. It really doesn't feel that long ago! He was only 48 (I was 13). So glad that he was my Dad, but he died way too young #Forever48

39 years married today!

I've spent much of my life working with children, in schools, preschools & churches. Recently, I've been thinking about the passage in the Bible where Jesus tells us to become like little children. This blog shares some of my thoughts. Feel free to share 🙂 lynnetteslife.wordpress.com/2025/09/26/b...

Can’t we just love people with autism rather than lying about them? Yesterday, the President of the United States of America began pronouncing - against all credible scientific evidence - that paracetamol (or, tylenol, or acetaminophen if you prefer) causes autism. It has been denounced by just…

My piece for @evangelicalsnow.bsky.social on the ludicrous announcement from the White House about Paracetamol...... www.e-n.org.uk/world-news/p... (Remember you can sign up for free to read a few articles a month)

To ‘ultra-crepidate’ (19th century) is to lecture others on subjects you know very little about.

The paracetamol/tylenol Autism myth isn't the first myth that Autistic people have had to deal with. It's just the latest in a long line of misinformation, misunderstanding, and hype. Here’s my guide to another 10 Autism myths and how to bust them... theadditionalneedsblogfather.com/2025/09/23/p...

I've been exploring how to use AI to reimagine some photos of James into cartoon style images, so that I can put them together into a communication booklet for him to use to share what he would like to do! I hope it inspires you to have a go too! 😃 theadditionalneedsblogfather.com/2025/09/17/a...

A few Christmas cards made this morning 🙂

4.5 hours of sleep last night. A mix of brain not switching off, someone letting off fireworks at midnight, and then getting annoyed that I couldn't sleep. On days like this, I'm glad that I don't go to work anymore. Other than sending a few emails, today is going to be a crash day 😴

As many children and young people go back to school this week (and some have already started), here's my 10 'Top Tips' for back to school for children and young people with additional needs... theadditionalneedsblogfather.com/2022/08/23/1...

This year we didn't go away for a summer holiday. Instead, we opted for a staycation. Here are some thoughts about it lynnetteslife.wordpress.com/2025/08/30/a...

I had a comment on my last video saying "Love thy neighbour, not love thy sinners or love thy illegal rapists". I was kind of pleased they used that particular line from the Bible, because it really gets to the heart of the immigration debate for those of all faiths and none youtu.be/PV4fMMRiH-U?...

Visited the Wetlands Centre in Barnes today. Managed to get my first photo of a kingfisher 😀

Here's my latest article for Premier NexGen, three things that Dad's of children (of any age) with additional needs need to know...… www.premiernexgen.com/disability-a...

80 years today since the A-bomb dropped on #Nagasaki. Remembering our visit to the Peace Park and museum in Nagasaki 💕

Today marks 80 years since the A-bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. Just over 2 years ago, we were in Hiroshima. My heart broke as I went round the bomb museum & saw the exhibits & read the survivors' memories.

Looking for some additional needs related summer reading? Here's a reminder of a few books that I've found helpful along the way that you might like to explore too... theadditionalneedsblogfather.com/2022/07/22/s...

As it's #InternationalFriendshipDay, I thought I'd repost a blog from a few years ago about the reasons I value my friends 🙂 lynnetteslife.wordpress.com/2021/09/02/i...

My last blog was published a week ago. Just checked the stats and saw it's had over 170 views! lynnetteslife.wordpress.com/2025/07/21/l...

Almost 50% of the population experiences at least one Adverse Childhood Experience (A.C.E). This blog looks at how the one I experienced has affected my life lynnetteslife.wordpress.com/2025/07/21/l...

Almost 50% of the population experiences at least one Adverse Childhood Experience (A.C.E). This blog looks at how the one I experienced has affected my life lynnetteslife.wordpress.com/2025/07/21/l...

Today marks 12 years since this lovely lady died. Still very much missed, but I feel so privileged that I got to call her Mum ❤️ #ForeverRemembered

Developed practice on X was to ask people if I could pray for them & do so during offices. If I may pray for you here on Bluesky just let me know on this thread or in DMs if confidential. If you're minded to do so please share this offer. Thank you. ⚓ #cofepeeps #prayer #prayers #intercession

I wrote a piece on what the reaction to Rachel Reeves’ tears tells us about mental health awareness. t.co/sfTmXfeGvN

'The reason we have PIP is because it costs Disabled people £1,000 more each month to live to the same standard as non-disabled people, because of decisions Governments have made to not address that.' Kill the Welfare Reform Bill! 🎙️DR UK's Mikey Erhardt on LBC News today

My latest comment piece, this time about prayer. We can't all pray in the way we're told we 'should'. We all know that, and yet we often feel guilty about how our prayer life looks. If you're disabled, neurodivergent or struggle with anxiety, how do you pray? www.e-n.org.uk/comment/not-...

And so it begins! 🎄🎅⛪️ #FirstChristmasCardMade

Recently, our church received an Eco Church award. It got me thinking about how much we as a family are doing to be environmentally friendly. I decided to pop a few of my thoughts into a blog. As ever, feel free to share 🙂 lynnetteslife.wordpress.com/2025/06/29/c...

A lovely obituary of a wonderful young man www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

The black lilies in the garden are 'blooming' marvellous! 😀

Fellow perfectionists, here's something I wrote for Evangelical Magazine about my experience of perfectionism: www.evangelicalmagazine.com/article/hope...

I've been certified again! 😅 Got a 100% in the test too (wish they hadn't called it an examination though as I have horrible memories of exams!)