As I was reading through Tone 1 Resurrectional hymns for this week I came across a hymn I have never noticed before. This isn't hard to do since there are copious numbers of hymns I have never heard before! But this one in particular was labeled "which is chanted every Sunday after the canon". So...one… Continue reading It is Truly Meet to Glorify Thee
It is a very crisp day here in Fargo, North Dakota. How crisp? What do you think about a -6 degrees? That is the current temperature. The high on the bright & sunny day was zero! When it is this cold we do not go outside much but we sure do enjoy the bright sunshine… Continue reading Today is Christ Risen
We traveled back to Western WA this week for a very special occasion. I am sitting here just two days (one really) before child number three of mine, my oldest boy, is united in holy matrimony to the love of his life. My boy…now a man…married. Or will be. Quite soon. It’s a bit surreal.… Continue reading The Cultivation of a Boy
As I sit to write I decide to reflect on the New Year. I wanted to write about this New Year ahead, new beginnings, another chance to start over, to do better, to grow, to do all things we promised to do last year but never did. But then I realized that in reality, we… Continue reading Begin Again
On this the 4th day of Christmas I wish you all the joy and beauty during this Nativity season. Despite what the culture around us says, Christmas just began on the 25th of December, not ended. We are excited to be celebrating all week long. I was very pleasantly surprised to see this reminder on… Continue reading Christ is Born!
As of this morning, Saturday, December 17th, we have had snow every day for five days. The bulk of it arrived on Wednesday and Thursday giving the Fargo/Moorhead area two snow days! Well, honestly, nearly the whole state had snow days. This isn't taken lightly around here. But also, I will add, one downside to… Continue reading Five Days of Snow
I love diving into the hymns for Sunday because they are so full of life! So full of hope. And I need these reminders in my life. Resurrection Troparion Hymn Tone 6 This hymn tells a story. I love it. Today is sunny and bright, crisp and cold. Filled with hope I rise and get… Continue reading Sunny Sunday Resurrection Reminder
This morning it is quite crisp (3 degrees!!!!) and beautifully clear. We've had snow on & off for the last few days so it is also very bright! I had a beautiful view from my dining room window as I worked on my laptop. This photo was taken just after sunrise before it got super… Continue reading Prayer With the Living God
I have put letter writing on the back burner for quite some time now. Life got too busy, too crazy. I can say though, that I have missed it. Since we moved I have been making Tuesdays my day to visit my mom. She lives 55 minutes from my house and so I make a… Continue reading Letter Writing Wednesday
I have a big favor for you all! Please pray with me for my friend, Stephanie. Stephanie and I have known each other since we were seniors in high school. We were closest of friends at that time and through college. She was my maid of honor and I hers. Stephanie is one of the most… Continue reading Please Pray With Me
Kindler of Joy! 