To read while flying to Washington DC for our upcoming vacation I bought a book through CBD; Bevery Lewis' newest in the Annie's People series, The Brethren. It arrived the other day and it was all I could do to not open it. I read the back cover then flipped through the pages, ever so slowly. But my daughter caught me in the act of sneak-reading and admonished me, threatening to hide it til November 3. She knows her mother! Well, November 3 won't come soon enough. While an easy read and certainly do-able in a 4 hour flight, the real problem I have is that this is the *last* book in this particular series.
I want the story to continue. It has consumed me.
For the return trip I found an original volume of The Harvester by Gene Stratton-Porter who also wrote A Girl of the Limberlost, Freckles, and The Song of the Cardinal. Stratton-Porter dedicated The Harvester to Henry David Thoreau, with the words...
"This portion of the life of a man of today be offered in the hope that in cleanliness, poetic temperament and mental force, a likeness will be seen in Henry David Thoreau."
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I had the opportunity to 'go away' for a night with friends I've spent time with for an afternoon once a month for 10 years. They're from church and we began a 'sister circle' of sorts. We're all so different and bring an eclectic mix to the table which is always laden with a bounty of food. Conversation flows as to the path our lives have taken, are in the midst of taking, the sorrows, times of joy, husbands, children, loss of dear ones, challenges and more. We hold each other accountable as unto the Lord. We pray for one another and hold to our hearts what is discussed and prayed over.
So, yesterday afternoon began the trek to Susi's Tree House Annual Sleep-Over of Middle Aged Chickies, aptly named Susi's Tree House for her home has the feel of a nest in the trees. Plate-glass window views give those in residence a hint of what birds enjoy,
except we need reading glasses to fully enjoy it!
Arriving safely, we scoped out our favorite sleeping spots and began our tradition of the bonding of kindred spirits, picking up where we left off. Friday night included appetizers, cake, joking and giggling, a romantic comedy movie, pajamas, no make-up, a visit from Susi's fiance who happens to be perfect for her - we approve, then sleep at 11pm.
I woke early and slowly got ready, careful not to wake the other ladies. One by one the others woke and padded downstairs to the kitchen. French Press coffee. Lots of it. Devotions. Breakfast. Time taken to share prayer requests - both verbalized and silent requests. Time for prayer...sitting at the throne of our King...knowing He and He alone can answer our heart's longing, keeping us on His path.
He is faithful and able.
He is our God.
Our everything.
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"May He grant you according to your heart's desire,
And fulfill all your purpose."
Psalm 20:4
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