tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post3300559960441777476..comments2024-03-29T14:16:26.906+00:00Comments on Kindred of the Quiet Way: Isolation and fearUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-42313153477299629682020-03-31T08:40:34.055+01:002020-03-31T08:40:34.055+01:00I wonder if Zoom or Facebook or Google hangouts, o...I wonder if Zoom or Facebook or Google hangouts, or some such platform might allow the CBS to continue? It's not quite the same as being together in a room, of course, but pretty good.<br />Our church is continuing to meet on Facebook, which allows a high level of interaction/participation, and it seems to be working well. xPen Wilcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818227904371811230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-321457127891578452020-03-31T00:16:11.375+01:002020-03-31T00:16:11.375+01:00I loved this. You have me thinking about ladies-in...I loved this. You have me thinking about ladies-in-waiting, Ember. <br /><br />I have not felt much anxiety, but do have real concern about my son-in-law, who needs a kidney immediately, but the transplant program at Mayo has been suspended. I keep putting this in God's hands when I forget and take it back. <br /><br />I love being a homebody so it's not hard for me to "shelter at home," but I do miss getting together for lunch or coffee with friends. I miss Community Bible Study too. I miss being able to see my grandchildren -- since I just returned from California, I have to see them via FaceTime for a while. <br /><br />I thought I would be much more productive and/or creative than I have been thus far. I could use a lady-in-waiting to help me with my organization. :) <br /><br />God rest and cheer you, dear friend. xoxoJulie B.http://www.justjulieb.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-22521675399516501462020-03-30T16:50:27.430+01:002020-03-30T16:50:27.430+01:00Hello to you!! Waving! I hope you're managing ...Hello to you!! Waving! I hope you're managing okay in this weird time. May you be peaceful, may God bless you today. xPen Wilcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818227904371811230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-88508327509044513892020-03-30T16:21:00.149+01:002020-03-30T16:21:00.149+01:00Hello Pen,Lesley Gilchrist here I have been readin...Hello Pen,Lesley Gilchrist here I have been reading your blog for a while, thank you for it xLesley Gilchristnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-38949173365880352142020-03-29T19:17:27.030+01:002020-03-29T19:17:27.030+01:00Ah! You sound as if you are feeling a bit better. ...Ah! You sound as if you are feeling a bit better. Blessings on your move, on your new life. May the hope of springtime take root in your soul. xPen Wilcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818227904371811230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-37164743278287678662020-03-29T17:16:54.000+01:002020-03-29T17:16:54.000+01:00Hi Penelope
Thanks again for the prayers. May you ...Hi Penelope<br />Thanks again for the prayers. May you and yours be blessed! It isn't quite spring here yet, lots of little piles of snow on the ground,still, but we had our first real rain and thunder last night, and it was lovely. Hadn't wanted to be in temporary housing for as long as I have been, but spring is a lovely time to move, and as I settle into my new home, I will be able to watch it unfold around me. Praying the pandemic will wane, for of course many reasons, but also because then I will be able invite others into my new place when I've settled, and welcome my grandchildren with warm cookies from my own oven. I'm moving Tuesday. <br />PS: I love your owl mug!<br />DMWAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-18968551011431810382020-03-28T22:06:16.877+00:002020-03-28T22:06:16.877+00:00Hello!! How lovely to hear from you! I'm so gl...Hello!! How lovely to hear from you! I'm so glad that your life is flowing along its usual peaceful rhythms — no doubt, as for all of us, you are passing through challenges of various sorts, whether connected with the virus or not, because that's just the way the wind is blowing at the moment. But it makes me feel very pleased to think that your routines continue as the riverbed of your faith and prayer. May all go well with you, may you be blessed today. xPen Wilcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818227904371811230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-52547575144592415102020-03-28T20:44:08.443+00:002020-03-28T20:44:08.443+00:00At times like this it is a blessing to be a natura...At times like this it is a blessing to be a natural introvert. My routines have changed very little: cats, chooks, garden, house. I am checking in more often with friends & family ~ especially those who are more extroverted & suffering more from isolation & I am blessed not to be plagued by fear & worry.Jesus is still the Prince of Peace & all will be well because whether we live or die we are His. Blessings, friend.aka GaneidaElisaidRibhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16942714808580306269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-37310355630480842172020-03-27T18:44:20.057+00:002020-03-27T18:44:20.057+00:00Such good news about your son! Yay! And may you fi...Such good news about your son! Yay! And may you find some space and peace for your own sanity. xxPen Wilcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818227904371811230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-54921321383831707202020-03-27T18:19:36.260+00:002020-03-27T18:19:36.260+00:00I love the line about the treats.
Some good and h...I love the line about the treats.<br /><br />Some good and happy news for my little family. My son works as a contract chef. He started volunteering at meals on wheels because he was so bored. with the new social distancing requirements it is almost impossible to run a kitchen with volunteers. To his joy he has been offered work there until the situation stabilises. Such a blessing when his work dried up. Two trained cooks should be able to do the jobs quite easily. <br /><br />Personally I am finding it most difficult to cope with my mother's behaviour and need to make space to get away from the negativity.<br /><br />God bless.Suzannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-8737132908607344332020-03-27T14:33:00.115+00:002020-03-27T14:33:00.115+00:00Hi DMW — yes, I was praying for you in my quiet ti...Hi DMW — yes, I was praying for you in my quiet time this morning. In the waiting time, may you be strengthened and established; when the time comes to move, may you choose well, may you be happy and fulfilled. Julia Cameron's Artist's Way is excellent for such times as this!<br /><br />Hi Greta — Mother Nature! What a superb lady-in-waiting! Today may you have all you need, may you be peaceful, may you be content. xPen Wilcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818227904371811230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-634082749204475292020-03-27T13:24:35.454+00:002020-03-27T13:24:35.454+00:00gosh, i never had a lady-in-waiting before. thank...gosh, i never had a lady-in-waiting before. thanks, pen! and i offer to be one for everyone gathered here. waving to bean - such good words. may we all find a calm center from which to reach out to others in our life. mother nature, who is one of my favourite ladies-in-waiting, always offers me a space in which to reflect and be grateful!gretanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-62967934374961767762020-03-27T12:34:14.686+00:002020-03-27T12:34:14.686+00:00Hi Penelope
Thanks so much for the prayers. It see...Hi Penelope<br />Thanks so much for the prayers. It seems the difficult times in my life have grown exponentially more difficult, but those around me are suffering in many additional ways. My list of those I pray for grows. At least for me, some of my suffering should be eased soon if new restrictions don't halt my progress. My temporary living situation has dragged on for four months now, and it has been hard for me to establish a routine. My working hours are quite random. Since sheltering, I'm waking too early, napping unusually, and forgetting to bathe. I love your gentle reminders of structure and pattern and not forgetting the enjoyable. One comfort I have been practicing is Julia Cameron's "morning pages" (not always in the morning for me, but as needed) from her book "The Artist's Way." On rising, three notebook pages filled with unedited, uncomposed, uncensored rapid fire jouraling. I find it clarifying when feeling stuck, overwhelmed and unable to process my complicated life. Prayerfully, I'll be moving on Tuesday, and then a week off of work to unpack and settle and disinfect everything I can to try to protect my asthmatic and over 60 self from having to have a team of strangers do my heavy lifting. And if the move is delayed - more waiting and trusting. Such a hard practice. <br />blessings to all,<br />DMW Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-33108337975496511022020-03-27T10:34:33.643+00:002020-03-27T10:34:33.643+00:00Such wisdom! Well said, Bean. May you be blessed. ...Such wisdom! Well said, Bean. May you be blessed. xPen Wilcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818227904371811230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-9041219632959631602020-03-27T10:18:39.097+00:002020-03-27T10:18:39.097+00:00I am enjoying each day as it unfolds, I decided wh...I am enjoying each day as it unfolds, I decided why worry, we have shelter and food, and we are not ill. I am not going to let stress, worry and gloom overshadow my days, I choose to look for the gifts given each day, a beautiful sunrise, chirping birds, a content cat napping, new leaves and blossoms slowly unfolding, the sound of rain falling, fresh air, peace, contentment...<br />Simply let go and be and the worries of the world leave you alone because you no longer give them an audience. <br /><br />Peace be with you,<br /><br />BeanBeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14484707482492844677noreply@blogger.com