Author Archives: Virginia

…trees in transition…

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Virginia

It’s no small feat for trees to remain green during drought.  That reality jumped me this morning while contemplating one of today’s Scripture readings: “Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose hope is the LORD. He is … Continue reading →

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…be still my soul…

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Virginia

This week we are missing Papa(!) We miss him for so many reasons – not just our daily interactions & the spiritual guidance he doled out regularly, but the way he wrote his love on our hearts by his effervescent presence … Continue reading →

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…on having new eyes (joy-filled??)

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Virginia

Today has been (yet again!) bleak, dreary, and COLD – that damp kind of cold that permeates bones & makes misbehaving joints creak & ache.  Melting snowy landscapes outside look like oozing meringues… …whereupon it’s easy to fall into the … Continue reading →

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quickie quote: starry nights!!

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Virginia

Since the last few posts covered lighting candles & dazzling Light, i read this quote today & found it relevant for our Lenten journeys… “I’ve seen too many stars to let the darkness overwhelm me.”  Sr. Macrina Wiederkehr We’ve all … Continue reading →

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…transfiguring-ish glimpses of God

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Virginia

What does it mean to ‘be transfigured‘?  Dictionary definition goes something like this: to be transformed into something better, beautiful, ethereal … other-worldly.  Since transformation basically means the process of change, (hopefully for the better), transfiguration kicks change up to … Continue reading →

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…birthdays… birthdays : )

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Virginia

Today is my brother Dwight’s birthday. He is… a year older!!!  (Since i’m his big sister by 18 months, no need to divulge the years. Let’s just say we’re on the other side of 40.) We are so grateful to … Continue reading →

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reflective rejoicing…

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Virginia

My brother Dwight is off today (his birthday is tomorrow) so we’re getting ready to gad about town in celebratory activities.  Today’s quick thoughts revolve around the concept of rejoicing.  We’re so grateful for the gift of his life – … Continue reading →

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snow… snow… snow…

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Virginia

Last night (& well into the morning) Williamsburg was treated (again) to snow, 8 inches of it (last week students missed a whole week of school for 7 inches.)  Northerners think we southerners are snow wimps & wimpettes, but our … Continue reading →

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Inspiring Aunties & Inspired Word(s)

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Virginia

Today I was blessed to attend my Aunt Ruth’s memorial service in Richmond.  She lived a life full of love and faith that will continue to inspire her family and all of us for many years to come.  She influenced … Continue reading →

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cloudy day Faith

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Virginia

And ‘snow’ it begins … AGAIN!  As the clouds rolled in this afternoon, a few microscopic flakes turned into a steady snowfall with a blast of icy rain this evening.  More snow on the 4 inches still remaining in our … Continue reading →

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