Tuesday, February 6, 2018

A Wonderful Surprise

Not long after her mother passed, a Facebook friend from across the sea reached
out to me. She said that, if I was willing, she’d like me to have some treasures that 
she had first given to her mom.

I was touched by her kind offer, especially when she told me that Chartres, where the 
items were purchased when they were visiting there together, is a church dedicated 
to Our Lady (Mary). I was deeply grateful and delighted to accept her generous Gift.

As an aside (or is it?), her daughter has been very, very sick so I had no idea when 
her package of care might arrive.

Well guess what?

It came today!! I knew to expect the labyrinth book and beautiful blue sun catcher. 
I did not expect to find Love, Peace, and Faith all tucked in as well, or the words on 
her card “unnumbered blessings give my spirit voice.” I’m so struck by the timing of 
their arrival, right a group call for an online class that I'm taking that focused on 
Love and Faith. Smiling softly because my secret wish for our earth before Freedom 
emerged was Peace.

Hmmmmm... she says playfully. 

My guardian angel stopping in
to give me the big hug I longed for?  

Yes, I believe so. 

Blessed be.

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Saturday, February 3, 2018

Happy Birthday, Girlies!!

I do love them so!

Our favorite 7-year old.

Our favorite 5-year old.

Our sweet baby girl
right before she fell asleep in my arms.

Can you see her cute ponytail?
Or, according to hubby,
"fountain."

Little brother playing with his new cars
while birthday girl looks on.

A little while later, 
I thoroughly enjoyed 
getting on the floor
and playing with him.

Blessed be.

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Blessing of My Throat

A close up of Mary today
on this, the feast day of St. Blaise.

I made a point to attend mass
this morning
because it felt important 
to have my voice blessed.

Father may not have known
what he was doing.

But I did.

Blessed be.

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Friday, February 2, 2018

The Joy of Rediscovering a Favorite Quote

Love this quote so much.

It whispers healing to me,
one who has long struggled 
with feeling "too big."

But what if
there is no apology necessary
for taking up so much space?

Even more,
what if I am beautiful just as I am?

Well, wouldn't that be something?

Something indeed.

Blessed be.

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Thursday, February 1, 2018

St. Brigid's Day Treat

Happy Imbolc, too!

I treated myself to these 
beeee-you-tiful coral roses. 

Smiling because I circled around them 
like 3 times 
and then decided 
it really was ok to go ahead 
and bring them home with me.

(I think they were calling out to me)

And ever since?

There have been oodles of smiles.

🏮 . 🕯 . 💚

Blessed be.

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Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Savouring January - Day 31 - Believe

Dogwood bud 
practicing her belief 
in the promise 
of springtime.


Blessed be.

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Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Savouring January - Day 30 - Soft

Snuggly slippers
Velvety blanket
Soft afternoon light
Constant companions
Heartwarming fire

Blessed be.
#SavouringJanuary2018

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