Friday, December 20, 2013

All is calm – at least momentarily

After a busy week and even busier day (as Fridays always are), the beginning of the Sabbath hours is a welcome respite. As a child, one of my favorite Friday night traditions were the candles my mom lit around the house. I don't always light candles, but tonight, just before supper, I did.
I had the house to myself for a few minutes, so I turned turned off all lights except for the Christmas decorations and candles.

Sacred Christmas music played softly in the background, and there was peace on earth.


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9 comments:

  1. Anonymous12/20/13, 10:08 PM

    Lovely!

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  2. Sandy Livesay12/21/13, 7:14 AM

    I love candles for any occasion. Enjoy the quiet, and the soft smell of candles.

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  3. Laura12/21/13, 7:52 AM

    Quietude - nothing better. I just bought some of the "electric" candles - they actually smell and feel a bit like candles, and I don't have to worry about some small lightening bolt knocking them over! Have a peaceful sabbath!

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  4. thecrazysheeplady12/21/13, 10:53 AM

    What a great idea :-).

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  5. A :-)12/21/13, 12:17 PM

    So beautiful Michelle :-)

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  6. Tina T-P12/21/13, 5:00 PM

    Hey you - your photography gets better and better all the time, & your Christmas tree is gorgeous.

    Thanks for sharing that poetry slam - I think that's the problem with a lot of today's youth - their parents have not brainwashed them the way this young man's have.

    XOX for a Happy Holiday! T.

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  7. Thistle Cove Farm12/21/13, 5:44 PM

    Oh Michelle, this was a favorite thing Dave and I would do...light candles and sit in the candlelight and talk...for hours and hours. There's a lot to be said for slowing down.

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  8. Unknown12/22/13, 8:50 AM

    Ahhh, beautiful and peaceful. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and many, many blessings in the New Year!

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  9. Mary Ann 12/22/13, 3:04 PM

    We need some peace here, too, Michelle. I envy you!

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