The last few days

So, I've been a bit up and down in terms of worry

because I think my beloved Husband is coming down with something,

he's valiant but struggling.

So I made, begun yesterday and finished today, 

a really hearty chicken soup.

And I saw that I made this just days before +Patrick died.

This time around I put in a bit too much sour cream,

but it is still delicious. 

And I remembered this immunity-strengthening soup that I made when I was feeling 

better but Mr Husband was still recovering,

last winter when everything bottomed out.

I hope to make this soup next week Tuesday.

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Today I went to my local church for the new calendar

Feast of the Cross. 

It is also the liturgical new year today and DV tonight

we are going to see the Kursk Root Icon at our far-away church.

I am praying for healing for us there,

as we both have had such a hard go this year.

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Next week is going to be a bit busy, NYC Monday,

Church Feast Thursday DV. 

The week after that I have 2 NYC trips and the 

Church feast that I went to liturgy today at our

local new calendar church.

It's complicated with the old and new calendar

but we do what we can and I go to the new calendar feasts

because where is better to be than church and the awesome

privilege of having Holy Communion.

*** 

Thanks everyone who commented on my blog this week;

it's really helpful to get feedback when I am processing things

and trying to move forward in it. 

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Oh, the other day my Husband wanted grilled cheese with

turkey bacon; it felt so good to make this for him.

And I got to use my new sandwich tongs,

which I am finding many uses for!

Just wanted to mention this as it's something

I am taking delight in.

I've been enjoying this mix of music... 

I am finding that I need beautiful music in my day...

I am still a bit congested but a lot better

and I am really hoping I can stay well and be able to 

function more normally again, after so many months of 

being unwell with my broken ankle.

I am still wearing the ankle brace and have not been 

able to go to PT as much for various reasons but

hope to go tomorrow. 

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Please pray for a couple who is close to my heart

who have a big meeting in the next week

about a foster child they would

love to adopt.  I can't say more than this for obvious

legal reasons but I do ask your prayers.

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I thank God that He has given me the strength to make the soup

and for all of His blessings!