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Daily Archives: December 24, 2007
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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last posting… tuning out…
last minute shopping (for Church, I might add…I was more organised for myself!!)…driving into the multi-storey car-park, classic FM and the sound of Angels singing suddenly went fuzzy… did they disappear, or did i tune out? or go to a place … Continue reading
the mantra has been mouthed for the first time this morning at 7am. The mouth it comes from is Lucy, my four year old, who sometimes gets called LuLu, or Lu. Snow white Dressing up Snow white Doll Snow white Dressing … Continue reading
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Reaching Out
Spending time with Nouwen again this evening and want to share many passages from this little book. I will settle for these two. “Our community is often a very intangible reality made up of people, living as well as dead, … Continue reading
the mockingbird's leap 