Tag Archives: love

Mushrooms! Mushrooms!! Mushrooms!!!

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Virginia

Over the last week these two mushrooms sprouted up in our backyard. Many other little mushrooms appear here & there, but these two are gigantic at 8-inches high (& counting.) Each day they seem to grow a little bigger. Seeing … Continue reading →

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Love is a Verb

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Virginia

Our hearts are sickened and saddened by the senseless violence and killings over the weekend at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Shock.  Disbelief.  Anger.  Despair. How do we respond to such reckless terror and hate? And perpetuated upon the … Continue reading →

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Mother-less on Mother’s Day…

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Virginia

After a whole week of rainy days it was great to just be outside today absorbing sorely missed sunshine. Couldn’t help but remember the many hours spent with Mama last year on the deck lounge chairs, enjoying the trees, the … Continue reading →

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The Power of Love

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Virginia

Today is Mama & Papa’s wedding anniversary.  Since they were married in 1956, this would have been a big one to celebrate: 60 years!!  The fact that they shared 58 years together before Papa passed is nothing short of a … Continue reading →

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HaPpY HaPpY BIRTHDAY MAMA!!!

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Virginia

March 15th is my Mama’s birthday.  She would have turned 81 today… I took this picture to send my uncle after he sent those gorgeous flowers for Mama’s 80th birthday (that’s him in the framed picture with my aunt.)  As … Continue reading →

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…immortal flowers…

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Virginia

My Mama absolutely loved Amy Carmichael, a dedicated missionary to India from 1896 to 1951.  Mama treasured her many books, poems, and stories about her life.  Mama’s favorite Amy Carmichael book, Rose From Brier, was written during a time of … Continue reading →

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Two Blessings (not just one!)

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Virginia

At the end of my 8-day silent retreat in November, Sister Maria McCoy asked me to pick a blessing from a bunch of folded papers in a bowl.  Putting my hand in, out came this first blessing … much to … Continue reading →

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…sparking initiatives…

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Virginia

It’s Sunday night, already! Since Virginia your blogger is very pooped after a very full weekend, this post is a short thought for our minds and hearts to contemplate.  Don’t be fooled by short — read it more than once … Continue reading →

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God loves you (Peter Kreeft says so!)

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Virginia

So the Bible says so, too (that God loves you… & me!)  Virginia (that’s me!) is really looking forward to hearing author & theologian Peter Kreeft speak Friday night @ the College of William & Mary.  (7:00 PM in Ewell … Continue reading →

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love, love, love…

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Virginia

Here in the U.S. it’s Valentine’s Day, a special time to dose your sweethearts and mates with some extra loving.  But Valentines love can also be shared with your family & friends.  Don’t forget roses! & chocolates! (always top of … Continue reading →

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