This is so beautiful, Janette! "Advent and Lent are Christian sisters, in a way" - I know just what you mean about the challenge of entering into this as much as possible in family and everyday life, when the world around us is in full steam ahead mode before - and then, also, now - in these days before Epiphany, when there is often a move to rush ahead, again, and whip down all signs of the season for another year. We've tried to embrace the not "yet"-ness - and how amazing about your son being captivated by the word! 🙏- more than ever this year. I also love that your new ministry is to walk alongside those in residential retirement community. Sending much love from the UK, and so happy to see your writing again here. Always love reading your words, wherever they appear. With love, in the in-between, the waiting and the hope. X❤️
This is so beautiful, Janette! "Advent and Lent are Christian sisters, in a way" - I know just what you mean about the challenge of entering into this as much as possible in family and everyday life, when the world around us is in full steam ahead mode before - and then, also, now - in these days before Epiphany, when there is often a move to rush ahead, again, and whip down all signs of the season for another year. We've tried to embrace the not "yet"-ness - and how amazing about your son being captivated by the word! 🙏- more than ever this year. I also love that your new ministry is to walk alongside those in residential retirement community. Sending much love from the UK, and so happy to see your writing again here. Always love reading your words, wherever they appear. With love, in the in-between, the waiting and the hope. X❤️