roosje: {little rose}

We've had some sunshine on and off the last few weeks. I was so taken by the fact that the sun is not already set when I walk to church...

This is a special week; a pause before the gaining momentum of the soon approaching Great Lent. I thought in the midst of winter, I would r...

Getting used to full time French classes takes time. I studied this weekend; i.e. Saturday but then found that some tasks (laundry, dishes)...

We must remember that we are not alone or abandoned. God, His Holy Angels, the Mother of God and His Saints, have not left us. *** The abov...

Lighting my lampada in the morning makes a huge difference in how the day begins! I knew yesterday that I could not study as hard today. Bu...

Well. Try as I might, Blogger is not letting me easily load a picture from Picasa today. My brain is slightly fried. Made 200 flashcards tod...

Today is Theophany (old style). Blessed Feast! Hard to believe that we have Theophany after Zacchaeus Sunday. Let's just say I savour ...

French class: *overheated building *crush of students *no computer access (still figuring this out) on campus *over 30 minute bus ride one ...

Some verses I have been thinking about: I sought the Lord and He answered me and delivered me out of all my fears *** In repentance and re...

I appreciate every one's well wishes. Head colds are something are they not? I decided to stay home from liturgy as I am still not fee...

Like the ornament? One of my school teachers made one for each in the class when I was a kid. I sure had some great teachers. *** Well. I h...

It was bound to happen. I finally came down with a sinus cold, after feeling like I was fighting something for some time. It is still Chri...

A patient friend installed my three IKEA lights. My kitchen may be small but with these lights, it looks so bright and cheery! My beloved ...

Gulp. Through FB I heard a rumour of a college faculty strike where I am to take French starting this Monday. I called the school, was tran...

4 birds came to visit us on the 8th floor today! Cleo had no idea, so after spying the birds, I took Cleo over to the gold chair... She be...

I bought this mortar and pestle before I left for the Holidays. My sister had given me cardamom pods last year and I finally, when I could g...

The little guy's surgery, from what they can tell, went well. He will be in the hospital recovering until at least Thursday or Friday. ...

I can post pictures now that I took when I was home. Above is my parent's dinning room table and the meal is for my birthday. It was co...

A little boy I know less than 1 year old, is having a significant surgery tomorrow morning. Please say a pray for him. +++ Lord have merc...

At Church we are still in the glow of Christmas... I will probably take down my decorations towards the end of this week. Theophany is next...

RW , Victoria and David have all chosen words for the year. All very good words: Deliberate, Trust and Professional. This year I think ...

This morning was Christmas. This was a bit of a strange Christmas for me in ways. With Resa's death (a friend of mine is a friend of he...

Okay, Revised Schedule with TeresaAngelina and Elizabeth at the Garden Window: Elizabeth (me) Kathismas 1, 7, 13, 19 A Pres. Kathy Kathisma...

Right now there are four of us total who are able to pray the Psalter. That's great. Since there are 20 Kathismas, We can split them ove...

Elizabeth asked if we can pray the Psalter for Resa. This is a very normal and appropriate thing to do for grief. Often in Orthodox church...

Resa has departed this life today. Pray for her family and for her... Please also pray for my friend who just lost Resa, who she loved ver...

My trip to the monastery was delayed until tomorrow. Had a great day visiting family. Meal with my parents tonight such a gift. Shopping wit...

She is moving to a new hospital tomorrow and is in much need of our prayers. Most Holy Theotokos by your prayers save us! Lord have mercy ...

Turning 33. A quiet but eventful day. Matins. Godmother. Grandmother - coffee, breakfast and antiquing. (Did not find anything, which mean...

the beginning of my 33rd year! My Grandmother is bringing me to Matins this morning for my birthday. I can ask for nothing better. Thanks...

Today I visited an old friend and her ever growing family. I got to hold a 1 year old, 2 1/2 year old, a 4 almost 5 year old; the 9 year old...

Here I am again. Really miss being able to post photos. Ah well. *** Still praying for Resa - she is struggling . *** Found out that the...

Today is Christmas for much of the world. Due to icy roads I was able to go to my family's protestant Christmas Eve service but not an O...

From another Elizabeth: Today the Virgin gives birth to him who is above all being, and the earth offers a cave to him whom no one can ap...

My Mother's cooking. Homemade apple sauce. From the garden green beans. This afternoon I found a book I thought was lost for good - Wal...

Here I am. Home. It is the same and I recognize the stages now. The dreaded flight (missed my connection due to an hour layover did not know...

Hi there, I have not been here much, lately. My apologies if I am sparse in comments in blogland. I have not only been processing some thing...