Cara Macdonald
Cara lives in Glasgow with her husband Alex and five young children. She is a member of Newton Mearns Baptist Church and helps out with their activities for children and young people. Previously, Cara has worked in administration in both retail and finance and has also worked in the lobbying sector in Scotland. She has a degree in politics and a masters in public policy.
Back to school: finding a new rhythm and pace
2 September 2024As parents we breathe a heady sigh of relief as the weight of trying to balance work with childcare over the seemingly never-ending summer break is lifted. Yet this promise of greater peace and simplicity is often tinged with sadness. It’s the end of our time together. Summer is over and the season of slow mornings and long lazy evenings, holidays and relaxation disappears for another year as life quickly shifts gears. We fool ourselves into thinking we will have more time and space, but the…
Read more...
Motherhood: The highs and lows and how God has been faithful through it all
7 March 2024Cradling a newborn is a true assault on the senses. The velvety touch of their skin and that enticing but indescribable smell, these little mini-mes were intoxicating. Yet while I hitherto didn’t know I could love this much; I also didn’t know it was possible to be this tired. In all that I had meticulously prepared for, swirling feelings of helplessness, exhaustion, and the constant need to prioritise another’s needs over my own left me unexpectedly oscillating between happiness and despair.…
Read more...
A church toddler group transformed my life. What could your group do?
9 March 2022In reality I think that my journey to faith started long before this. I was always quietly interested in spirituality, and churches fascinated me. I had met many Christians in my life and was always struck by their positivity, contentedness and kindness. I certainly had lots of questions that I longed to ask, but never quite plucked up the courage to do so. Any time I felt a curiosity, I simply asserted that faith was something for other people, not for me. I had no need for God in my life. I…
Read more...