Monthly Archives: July 2012

where faith lives…

Posted on July 20, 2012 by mrsmetaphor

In prayer this morning, as I lit the candles before the icons of the Theotokos and that of Theodora of Alexandria I remembered those in Aurora, CO who were injured or killed. I remembered the families and friends of those … Continue reading →

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taking root…

Posted on July 12, 2012 by mrsmetaphor

We’re thinking about moving again. Our Nashville house is on the market and if that sells soon enough there’s a chance we’ll be able to buy a house in Chicago. It’s a good move, a positive move but it’s a … Continue reading →

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Circling wagons…

Posted on July 10, 2012 by mrsmetaphor

When the panic sets in I circle the wagons. The world is frightening and generally I feel unprepared. I forget myself there in the middle of the wagon train and turn my back to the world, to social events, to branching … Continue reading →

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