Beauty, transitions and struggle

 

I love my ring.
I miss my Orthoman.
I will God willing see him soon.
We're having some challenges that we are
facing together;
it is wonderful that way, the together part.
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I am still recovering from the very
sad news I heard
a few days ago
and my spiritual father confirmed
that it is something I will have to grieve.
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I know we really are all longing
to be with Christ in Paradise,
where there is no more sorrow, grief or sighing
but life everlasting.
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I am really looking forward to going
God willing to the monastery
late in the coming month.
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It is really wonderful how animals
sense one when is sad.
Cleo was especially sweet today.
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Vespers is so life-giving.
Christ is Risen and the world rejoices.