by Soulcare Anchoress | Dec 12, 2023 | Advent, Christmas, Holy Spirit
The path on which I walk Grace borders an open valley filled with natural grasses, withered flowers, and more recently, snow. When I see that the path is free of other dog walkers, I let Grace off of her pink leash and use the electronic collar to communicate with...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Dec 14, 2021 | Christmas, Hectic, Peace, Slow, Zoomies
Every once in a while Grace, our 11 week old GSP, gets a burst of energy that reminds me of the Tasmanian Devil from the Looney Tunes cartoons. She races around the apartment as fast as her little legs run. She scurries so fast that at times she slides into walls and...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Dec 3, 2019 | Christmas, Focus, God's Sovereignty
December seems to the month of renewals in our home. Notices to renew have arrived via email notifications, text messaging, postcards and letter in the mail, and alerts on my monthly calendar. So many renewals: vehicle registration, post office box, health insurance...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Nov 19, 2019 | Christmas, Gifts, Presents
The beaming bride-to-be sat on the round ottoman opening presents. Surprises awaited to fill her new home. As the wrapping fell to the floor, Sophie discovered new items thoughtfully picked out by family and friends. The macramé table runner from Lisa. A colorful...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Jan 1, 2019 | Christmas, Epiphany, Gifts, Jesus
During my childhood, my family set up a nativity scene during Advent, the four weeks leading up to Christmas. It included a stable, cows, a donkey, sheep, shepherds, the angel Gabriel, Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, and three wise men with their camels. While the figurines...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Dec 18, 2018 | Christmas, Home, Jesus
The mid-afternoon sun shone brightly as I slowly followed the signs for “Arrivals.” My heart beat in anticipation of seeing the long blonde hair and magnetic smile of Sophie, my daughter. I dropped her off in San Diego for the fall semester on August 10th and...
