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Mel Rosche: Faith, Friendship…Fun

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Virginia

On Monday morning, 16 March, Mel Rosche went to be with Jesus. Now resting in the Everlasting Arms of God, Mel’s earthly suffering has ceased but his valiant life of faith will yield precious Kingdom fruit for years to come. … Continue reading →

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… Martha, Mary … & flexible trees??

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Virginia

Today while sifting through old emails (trying to find something for my Papa’s 4 Secrets blog – he sent loads of wisdom to his globetrotting daughter!)  i found one that i sent to him eons ago recapping a message that … 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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…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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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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Oh Deer!!!

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Virginia

Today while Mama & i were working on stuff in the kitchen we looked out to behold the most amazing site — deer, lots of deer, hanging out in our snowy yard.  Grabbing my handy iPhone i stuck my nose … Continue reading →

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New Beginnings…

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Virginia

Tomorrow is Christmas Eve (ready or not!)  Our Advent hearts await the new day & new light of the Christ child to rekindle the flames of faith in the dark corners of our lives and the world around us. @ … Continue reading →

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No Room in the Inn ? ?

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Virginia

This morning while listening to The Blind Boys of Alabama’s Talking Christmas compilation, the lyrics to their song “No Room in the Inn” jumped me.  When Joseph brought Mary to Bethlehem, there was ‘no room in the Inn, only a … Continue reading →

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