It's been a busy day. We spent several hours working at the church cleaning day, came home for a bite to eat and a bit of rest, then went out to the cemetery for a memorial service. Tomorrow is actually the day, the 31st, the feast of St. Innocent and Innocent's 2 year memorial, but … Continue reading Innocent’s Two Year Memorial
Month: March 2013
Lovely Surprise
This afternoon we received a lovely gift of tulips. I have no idea whom they are from, but I appreciate them! So if you're reading this, thank you so much. They're just beautiful. (There are blue too but they haven't opened yet.)
Rainbows
For this child I prayed; and the Lord hath given me my petition which I asked of him: Therefore also I have lent him to the Lord; as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the Lord. [1 Sam 1:27-28] Two years ago today I was lying on a table, not hearing Innocent's … Continue reading Rainbows
Review of Miscarriage Paper
For those who are interested, I just posted a review of Fr. Peter J. Gillquist's unpublished paper "An Orthodox Pastoral Approach to Miscarriage" on Lost Innocents. The original paper is available as a PDF on request. Hop over to read.
Sunday of the Triumph of Orthodoxy
We venerate Thy most pure image, O Good One, and ask forgiveness of our transgressions, O Christ God. Of Thine own will Thou wast pleased to ascend the Cross in the flesh to deliver Thy creatures from bondage to the enemy. Therefore with thanksgiving we cry aloud to Thee: Thou hast filled all with … Continue reading Sunday of the Triumph of Orthodoxy
Questions Answered #4 (etc.)
10. How about non-fiction [that you keep returning to as an adult]? Gee, ready for a list? Well, first of all, I accidentally included Kon Tiki under fiction, but it's not! Delightful story. I recommend it. The Brendan Voyage by Tim Severin.......................................sea faring, history Kon Tiki by Thor Heyerdal......................................................sea faring, history, archaeology A Speck on … Continue reading Questions Answered #4 (etc.)
Questions Answered #3
9. What books as an adult do you find yourself returning to read? Oh, tons. The first ones that leap to mind: Pride and Prejudice Persuasion Mansfield Park Out of the Silent Planet Perelandra That Hideous Strength Gulliver's Travels Robinson Crusoe Kon Tiki A Girl of the Limberlost Anyway, these are by no means exhaustive … Continue reading Questions Answered #3
Penny Hats Tutorial (Crochet AND Knit)
By request of Calvin's Hats I'm posting a photo tutorial for making the tiniest hats. They're as big as a penny, hence "Penny Hats". I'd call them thumb hats except that they're too small for my thumb. (:The first is crochet, the second is knit. Penny Hat Crochet Tutorial I used a size D crochet … Continue reading Penny Hats Tutorial (Crochet AND Knit)
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Always exciting to have a little recognition. I posted several of the hail photos on wunderground (I have a weather blog there) and got a request from Steve Caparotta, a meteorologist with WAFB in Baton Rouge, to use some on the weather tonight! (: Nifty! Wish I could see it myself. from last night: pile … Continue reading (:
Questions Answered #2 and Update
First, an update on the storm last night: All over the street, sidewalks, etc., you can see these marks where the larger hailstones hit. Remarkable. My poor daffodils! The one in the center of the picture looks like it was attacked with a pair of scissors; just mown down. The azalea festival started yesterday...uh oh. … Continue reading Questions Answered #2 and Update
Praying With My Feet 