by Soulcare Anchoress | Apr 5, 2022 | Anticipation, Expectation, Wait
We live with anticipation. Anticipation – Expectation or prediction. With the probability or expectation of something happening. My son Sammy and his wife Emily anticipate strong consistent contractions signaling the arrival of their first child – a little...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Mar 22, 2022 | Friendship, Growth, Love
Amongst God’s many gifts, I thank God for friends. On Saturday some friends, Randy and Lori, came over for lunch. We have known each other since Sophie was in the sixth grade (Randy taught Sophie’s class). Through the past ten years deep conversations, geocache...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Mar 8, 2022 | Birdy, Handiwork, Passion
Snow blew in the air and the temperatures dropped, but for Grace, the heat arose within her little body. At five months old Grace St. Catherine participated in her first “hunting class” at Valhalla Gun Dog School of Excellence. Along with seven other first timer...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Feb 22, 2022 | God's Presence, Hospitality, Jesus, Weary, Yoke
Grace St. Catherine lives with predictability. She loves to pounce in the snow chasing snowballs. Ice cubes tend to be a desirable evening treat. Pawing a tennis ball under the TV table offers much hide and seek delight. Meals and snacks always begin with prayer. And,...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Feb 8, 2022 | Cleansing, God's Presence, Jesus wept, Tears
Tears accompany me throughout my days. I often wish for a different story where tears scarcely existed and instead, laughter and joy poured through my veins. The last three years have been the toughest of my life and many days continue to offer instances of salty...
