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Freddie the Frog does Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Virginia

On this last Sunday in Advent here’s a post written in 2014 about my Papa not long after he passed – it’s still a message of hope for increasing our faith to cope. Let me introduce you to Freddie the … Continue reading →

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Missing loved ones @ Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2018 by Virginia

The holidays can be occasions for joy, but also sorrow missing loved ones. It’s been several years now since Papa passed, then Mama a year and a few months later. Precious memories fill the treasure chest in my heart. My … Continue reading →

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Snapshots & Whatnot: Branches of Light

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Virginia

In these final days of Advent, here’s something to help prepare our hearts for Christmas. SNAPSHOT: (Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond, VA) & WHATNOT: “Let us become real branches, filled with fruit, on Jesus’ vine. Let us welcome Him into … Continue reading →

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Vales & Valleys (a poem by Virginia : )

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Virginia

On this late Advent weekday, here’s another go at a poem Virginia shared here six years ago. As our valleys descend into the deepest night, the Light of Christ is bright with love to guide us on our way. VALES … Continue reading →

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GARDEN OF LIGHT(S)!!!

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Virginia

Beauty, awe, wonder, art, and (lots of) lights are a few things my brother and I experienced at the Lewis Ginter GardenFest of Lights. After such delight walking about the magical lights, today Virginia is sharing highlights so you can … Continue reading →

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…holiday blankety blues…

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Virginia

Christmas is just one short week from today. (aaack!) There are some of us who might want to pull blankets over our heads and hide under them to get through the holidays. Maybe we’ve lost loved ones, our livelihood (or … Continue reading →

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Tidings of Comfort

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Virginia

On this Advent Monday, here are tidings of comfort for our hearts and minds. “For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, … Continue reading →

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Gaudete Sunday: JOY! jOY! JOY! jOY!

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Virginia

On this special ‘Gaudete Sunday’ of Advent we are called to ‘Rejoice!’ as we continue waiting for Christmas to come. All during the holidays we sing about joy, we look for joy, we try to be joyful. Sometimes we confuse … Continue reading →

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YES, VIRGINIA, THERE IS A SANTA CLAUS

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Virginia

On this Advent Saturday blogger Virginia wants to share a little Christmas cheer she encountered yesterday whilst reading a collection of holiday stories. Over the years (for obvious reasons) she has treasured this particular editorial written by veteran editor Francis … Continue reading →

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Advent: (14 December) Saint John of the Cross

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Virginia

“The endurance of darkness is the preparation for great light.” Saint John of the Cross Today we remember this great 16th century Spanish saint (1541-1591) well known for documenting his ‘Dark Night of the Soul.”  Misunderstood, mistreated, and maligned – Saint John of … Continue reading →

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