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Monthly Archives: December 2007
Thanks
My thanks to Glenn for setting this project up and for inviting me to participate. An enriching experience, indeed. On Christmas Eve, a homeless couple, she very pregnant, came by our church looking for help in finding a place … Continue reading
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Calm
Boxing Day and all is calm if not bright. It’s good that the TV is running mostly old news as our world seems to take a collective pause for breath. In the calm, my thoughts turn to what mystery lies ahead … Continue reading
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the day dawns
The sun is just coming up, my wife is in the other room still wrapping presents. I am sitting here for a brief moment before going back to help, wondering about the almighty swaddled. This year I cannot escape the … Continue reading
Of Lifeboats and Lighthouses
Christmas Eve. A crisp sunny day in Donaghadee. Chips at the Captain’s Table. A happy toddler by the sea. A walk along the harbour, out to the lighthouse, looking back at the Balamory coloured houses and the low sun through … Continue reading
Enjoying Blessings
I arrived back last night from a lovely couple of days in Edinburgh, although I must say I missed logging on and spending time with you all. One moment that stuck in my mind was after a full day shopping … Continue reading
Where to from here?
The Mockingbird’s Leap has provided a reflective space where we have flown with fellow travellers on their way back to God. Now that we have communally taken flight, any thoughts on where to from here? Too big for the nest now!
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moments of grace
There have been many moments of grace in 2007 and today is no different: A gift from a dear friend, the Robin nibbling on the seeds beneath a Magnolia tree, a courageous Crocus peeking it’s head above ground. (watch for that frost … Continue reading
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almost done, almost begun
I’ve had quite a different day today than what would normally be the case on the average Christmas Eve. It began very early, way before sunrise, then continued with lots of time spent lying in a strange bed (I’ll tell … Continue reading
learning patience
I’ve spent a bit of time on the bus and train over the last week. I’ve loved enjoying the rolling countryside between Dublin and Belfast, and watching the city go by from the top of a double decker. As I … Continue reading
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two glimpses.
Yesterday evening as we drove through East Belfast towards a walk with the dog, a large flock of very small birds wheeling to and fro, to and fro in perfect unison. Then, later, breaking bread with a group of good … Continue reading
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the mockingbird's leap 