“I am waiting for You” does considerably more good for my anxious, exhausted soul than, “Oh, shit! I have so much shopping to do with money I don’t have!” — this cracked me up! Add to the midst of this season “Oh, shit! Too much to do before collapsing exhausted after the final Christmas Eve service!” One of the craziest Christmases was leading four different Christmas Eve services while deployed to a base in Southwest Asia. Of course who can forget collapsing after the Christmas Eve service in Georgia only to test positive for COVID on Boxing Day in 2021! Only to be followed with “how many days do we need to dock your pay since we will be closing the books out at the end of December.
The wonders that you shared from your past and the invitation to go deeper is a welcome gift. Thank you, my dear Sister, this gift 💖🙏✨🌹
I'm sure the Advent and Christmas seasons for a pastor have a whole other level of potential stressors. I remember the 2021 incident. As if having Covid wasn't bad enough without adding insult to injury. I'm glad you are out of that situation. Love and rest to you and Denise!
So lovely, Cheryl Anne. I was not aware of this tradition. I am so blessed to find it now. Thank you.
This season used to be, when I was a child, a lovely hussle of family traditions in preparation for the season … saving our grapefruit halves to be scalloped (my job) for our Father’s Christmas fruit salad, doused with Geneva Gin, and topped with a marachino cherry … the first course of Christmas dinner. My Grandfather spending the month meticulously polishing the silverware. My favourite childhood book, Becky’s Christmas by Tasha Tudor, that I read every Christmas (I still put it out in this season … so so well worn). These traditions (except for my book) could not be sustained after my parents passed on. I hold onto the nostalgia. These past few years, it’s been rehearsals for our Comfort and Joy Sing along concerts with Tripoly and The North Grenville Troubadours. … I love the idea of a lent leading up to Christmas … a very different preparation. Thank you, Cheryl Anne.
Oh, Elizabeth! This was lovely to read! I love Tasha Tudor! Also, I sent you a reply in Messenger but it seems to have disappeared. I'm too tired tonight to try to retype it, but wanted to let you know that I did respond. The FB gremlins must be up to no good! Love to you, Dear Lady!
“I am waiting for You” does considerably more good for my anxious, exhausted soul than, “Oh, shit! I have so much shopping to do with money I don’t have!” — this cracked me up! Add to the midst of this season “Oh, shit! Too much to do before collapsing exhausted after the final Christmas Eve service!” One of the craziest Christmases was leading four different Christmas Eve services while deployed to a base in Southwest Asia. Of course who can forget collapsing after the Christmas Eve service in Georgia only to test positive for COVID on Boxing Day in 2021! Only to be followed with “how many days do we need to dock your pay since we will be closing the books out at the end of December.
The wonders that you shared from your past and the invitation to go deeper is a welcome gift. Thank you, my dear Sister, this gift 💖🙏✨🌹
I'm sure the Advent and Christmas seasons for a pastor have a whole other level of potential stressors. I remember the 2021 incident. As if having Covid wasn't bad enough without adding insult to injury. I'm glad you are out of that situation. Love and rest to you and Denise!
We had a delightful lunch with my Aunt today which was truly a balm for the soul. Lots of stories and laughter… excellent medicine!
So lovely, Cheryl Anne. I was not aware of this tradition. I am so blessed to find it now. Thank you.
This season used to be, when I was a child, a lovely hussle of family traditions in preparation for the season … saving our grapefruit halves to be scalloped (my job) for our Father’s Christmas fruit salad, doused with Geneva Gin, and topped with a marachino cherry … the first course of Christmas dinner. My Grandfather spending the month meticulously polishing the silverware. My favourite childhood book, Becky’s Christmas by Tasha Tudor, that I read every Christmas (I still put it out in this season … so so well worn). These traditions (except for my book) could not be sustained after my parents passed on. I hold onto the nostalgia. These past few years, it’s been rehearsals for our Comfort and Joy Sing along concerts with Tripoly and The North Grenville Troubadours. … I love the idea of a lent leading up to Christmas … a very different preparation. Thank you, Cheryl Anne.
Oh, Elizabeth! This was lovely to read! I love Tasha Tudor! Also, I sent you a reply in Messenger but it seems to have disappeared. I'm too tired tonight to try to retype it, but wanted to let you know that I did respond. The FB gremlins must be up to no good! Love to you, Dear Lady!