Troparion O Holy Father Innocent In obedience to the will of God You accepted dangers and tribulations Bringing many peoples to the knowledge of truth. You showed us the way, Now by your prayers help lead us into the Kingdom of Heaven. [We will be having a memorial service at the graveside this morning. Thank you … Continue reading St. Innocent, Equal-to-the-Apostles and Enlightener of North America
Month: March 2012
More skirts
Every girl has two new skirts now. I can take my time and have fun with the next ones. I let them choose the fabrics and styles for the skirts they have now (except for Ribby's first skirt - I'll get to that later) and I'm going to please myself with the next round. It's … Continue reading More skirts
Laundry room / Mud room
We live in a small house and I don't have a laundry room. Considering the amount of laundry we generate this is no small issue. What I do have is a stacked washer and dryer by the back door. The trick was storing the laundry essentials so that they were both convenient and not visible … Continue reading Laundry room / Mud room
Words from the Optina Elders
There never was and never will be a place on earth free from sorrows. The only sorrowless place possible is the heart, when the Lord is present there. -St. Nikon of Optina Despair is a mortal sin. Flee from it! And believe in the Merciful God, and our Mediatrix, the … Continue reading Words from the Optina Elders
Fake Gored Skirt – No Pattern!
As I mentioned in a previous post I made some skirts for the girls last week. About all I can handle today is posting on one of them. (: Sewing tutorials are not really my forte so please ask questions if something isn't clear. The skirt I made for Duchess was a little different from … Continue reading Fake Gored Skirt – No Pattern!
Annunciation
Joyous Feastday!! (source) Troparion - Tone 4 Today is the beginning of our salvation, The revelation of the eternal mystery! The Son of God becomes the Son of the Virgin As Gabriel announces the coming of Grace. Together with him let us cry to the Theotokos: Rejoice, O Full of Grace, The Lord is with … Continue reading Annunciation
Jupiter, Venus and Crescent Moon
(top to bottom) Venus, Jupiter, Moon Orion (couldn't resist) Jupiter Venus
The Samsonite Code: a short story
A few years ago I went to visit my dad and step mom in Tulsa, Ok. It was one of those trips where I came home with more than I took, so my stepmom sent me back with an old suitcase of hers that she no longer wanted. I got home and unpacked it, then … Continue reading The Samsonite Code: a short story
Using Seasonal Local Flora in Church
(see bottom of post for explanation of photo) If possible, I think it is a good thing to use local herbage to decorate the church - whatever is in season. Sometimes due to drought, other weather issues, or the season of the year one may have to supplement with something grown somewhere else. Historically … Continue reading Using Seasonal Local Flora in Church
Morning
Having risen from sleep, I hasten to Thee, O Master, Lover of mankind, and by Thy loving-kindness, I strive to do Thy work, and I pray to Thee: Help me at all times, in everything, and deliver me from every worldly, evil thing and every impulse of the devil, and save me, and lead … Continue reading Morning
Praying With My Feet 