Next Sunday sees the start of the blessed feast of Advent when we prepare out hearts and minds for His coming at Christmas. Alex and I used to make an advent wreath at this season but now there are just the two of us we just put 3 purple candles and one pink one in a circle on our prayer table and light them as we say our prayers before dinner.
It's a lovely tradition to make small penances in this season to focus our souls for the coming of the Light of the World. I have been wondering what I can do and decided on this: I will not eat more than I really need at any meal during Advent.
It's just a tiny offering but it's made with love.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
Strawberry Indulgence.
What could be more delicious than sun-warmed strawberries straight from the plant to my mouth? I love early summer!
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Milestone
Yesterday I was 75!!! Look, I've even started bosting about my age; that's a bad sign of senility!
I had the most amazing day. It began with tea and toast in bed, then opening the wonderful cards and presents. Alex's card made me cry, and his presents were exactly right for me. Then the phone began to ring and I was fielding calls for most of the morning and part of the afternoon. I felt so blessed.
In the evening Alex and I met with our 2 daughters and their families at a wonderful Indian restaurant. More cards and lots more presents and lots of hugs and kisses. After we'd eaten as much as we could of the delicious Indian food, the waitress bought in a huge chocolate birthday cake alight with candles, and my family (and some of the other patrons) sang "Happy Birthday". I was quite overcome.
It was a wonderful day, I felt so blessed and loved. Thank you dear Lord for my precious family.
I had the most amazing day. It began with tea and toast in bed, then opening the wonderful cards and presents. Alex's card made me cry, and his presents were exactly right for me. Then the phone began to ring and I was fielding calls for most of the morning and part of the afternoon. I felt so blessed.
In the evening Alex and I met with our 2 daughters and their families at a wonderful Indian restaurant. More cards and lots more presents and lots of hugs and kisses. After we'd eaten as much as we could of the delicious Indian food, the waitress bought in a huge chocolate birthday cake alight with candles, and my family (and some of the other patrons) sang "Happy Birthday". I was quite overcome.
It was a wonderful day, I felt so blessed and loved. Thank you dear Lord for my precious family.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Knock it off!
Another granddaughter story I'm afraid and it's rather shocking so don't read it if you have delicate sensiblities.
It was raining (again) and we're all getting rather tired of rain. My youngest grandaughter looked out of the window and said to her mother in a disgusted voice "God's crying again!" As my daughter wondered who'd told her that rain was "God crying" she noticed that L. had gone outside with her umbrella up. L. marched to the middle of the sodden lawn looked up at the sky and shouted (presumably at God) "Knock it off!"
It was raining (again) and we're all getting rather tired of rain. My youngest grandaughter looked out of the window and said to her mother in a disgusted voice "God's crying again!" As my daughter wondered who'd told her that rain was "God crying" she noticed that L. had gone outside with her umbrella up. L. marched to the middle of the sodden lawn looked up at the sky and shouted (presumably at God) "Knock it off!"
Monday, November 14, 2011
Proud
I went to see my two youngest grandchildren in their dance school show. I was SO proud of them! (of course). L. has natural talent and just shines on stage. E. is not so talented and was well behind the others in her class when she started, but because she tried so hard, practised continually, and has a natural sense of rhythm she gradually caught up with the others. She like her sister loves performing, so she shone too.
And I am not AT ALL biased because they are my grandchildren!
And I am not AT ALL biased because they are my grandchildren!
Thursday, November 10, 2011
An inspiration.
My sister was telling me about her husband (they live on the other side of the world) and how amazingly fit he is.
He is an epelectic and although it is kept well under control he is not allowed to drive. One day last week he spent a couple of hours smashing a concrete path in the garden which he intends to replace, then he walked 1/2 an hour into town, did some shopping then walked back. He then changed clothes and walked to his allotment and gardened for 3 hours. After that he walked home and cooked dinner!
It would not be too surprising if he was a young man, but he was in my class at school, he's a year older than me!
I asked my sister how he managed to do so much and she said: it's because he always keeps busy, but he is never rushed, never worried. He just does the tasks he's set himself calmly and steadily. He's peaceful.
I've taken that as my guide, as I am so often rushed and tired. I'm going to keep busy but refuse to rush or get stressed. I pray I'll be able to calm down but accomplish more.
Amen.
He is an epelectic and although it is kept well under control he is not allowed to drive. One day last week he spent a couple of hours smashing a concrete path in the garden which he intends to replace, then he walked 1/2 an hour into town, did some shopping then walked back. He then changed clothes and walked to his allotment and gardened for 3 hours. After that he walked home and cooked dinner!
It would not be too surprising if he was a young man, but he was in my class at school, he's a year older than me!
I asked my sister how he managed to do so much and she said: it's because he always keeps busy, but he is never rushed, never worried. He just does the tasks he's set himself calmly and steadily. He's peaceful.
I've taken that as my guide, as I am so often rushed and tired. I'm going to keep busy but refuse to rush or get stressed. I pray I'll be able to calm down but accomplish more.
Amen.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Birthday Boy
It is Alex's birthday tomorrow. I have made him a fruit cake (his favourite,) ordered an old document for him on e-bay to add to his collection (it hasn't arrived yet) chocolates and a triangular pillow. He's very hard to buy for - as all our family complain - mainly because he doesn't really think we should buy him presents and is quite embarrased by them. On the other hand is is very generous when he BUYS for others. He loves giving but is not a very good acceptor!
For 11 days we will be the same age, then I move on again.
For 11 days we will be the same age, then I move on again.
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