On the pilgrim way
On the pilgrim way: ‘It is a bittersweet time’
27/11/2018 | ReformSheila Maxey sees grief and new birth
Since our granddaughter, Ciara, committed suicide two months ago, I have phoned her father – our son, Peter – most days. As I listen, I hear the healing power of the everyday: Ikea … Read More
On the pilgrim way: ‘Grief has cut us to the heart’
30/10/2018 | ReformSheila Maxey grieves a terrible family tragedy
On 28 August, our 24-year-old granddaughter, Ciara, took her own life. It was a deliberate act, not a cry for help.
Our son, Peter, had long been separated from Donna, Ciara’s mother, and … Read More
On the pilgrim way: ‘Shetland’s beauty is sheer gift’
01/10/2018 | ReformSheila Maxey discovers Shetland’s gifts
We are on the Shetland islands. Our holiday house looks down a voe (small bay/creek) past a little pier, through the gap in the bare hills to further shores or islands. The sun sets in … Read More
On the pilgrim way: ‘How could I be so blind?’
28/08/2018 | ReformSheila Maxey opens her eyes to positive things
It feels as if I am drowning in sad news and sad situations at the moment. A 50-year-old person I know has separated from her partner of 15 years. A 20-something year … Read More
On the pilgrim way: ‘What gives me hope? It’s a difficult question’
26/06/2018 | ReformSheila Maxey considers what gives her hope
I have always found change exciting, even liberating. The beginning of a new school year, going to a new place on holiday, changing jobs, even moving furniture around during a spring cleaning surge. … Read More
On the pilgrim way: ‘I realised there are real benefits to being old’
29/05/2018 | ReformSheila Maxey finds 80 is not the new 60 – but its not all bad
In mid April, on what seemed like the first dry and sunny Saturday of the year, we held a ‘Celebrating 80’ family party for Kees, … Read More
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