“Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.”
–St. Francis de Sales
Wishing you a quiet advent.
(image from Fatima, Portugal)
Monthly Archives: December 2013
Hope Can Still Glow
The Lights
As once in that
Old desert sky
Was hung the the star
Men traveled by,
So on cold earth
In this year, we
Hand the warm lights
On our tall tree.
Now in the month
Of long, dark nights,
We put out strings
Of long, gay lights,
That men may know
Hope can still glow
On earth below
Through night and snow.
saintly stories
I have received some of the season's first gifts already from my sweet friend Dessi. Dessi and I have rather mirror-image experiences. She moved from a village in Europe (Bulgaria) to homestead and homeschool in the States. I moved from a stateside homestead to a European village. We share a love for all things old school and old world. When she shared with me she had been writing stories of lesser known saints I was so very excited. When I held the most recent story in my hands I was even more excited to see another familiar name on the cover, Kimberlee's daughter Lydia Grace.
These picture books are such a lovely way for us to begin a quiet season, reading and learning together. They are genuine, written by a mother's hand. Dessi's voice rings out through the pages and I imagine her by her own hearth with her children gathered around listening to her stories.
And Lydia Grace? This is a brilliant pairing. Could there be a more creative family than this? Such pure, sweet talent. I have enjoyed seeing Kimberlee's family create peace and beauty over the years. I expect we will see great things from this little girl.
I hope you are busy reading and crafting wherever you are. May I suggest:
Starry Sky Journal 