“I don’t know the answer to the problem of evil, but I do know love.”

I had a moment of quiet today.  An incredible thing.  I had written a number of pages for the last assignment of my last class for the semester.  Jon wasn’t home yet.  I gathered a few books and a blanket and burrowed down by the Christmas tree, like I did when I was little.  There wasn’t a lot of noise outside. Nothing inside.  But even more, there was quiet in myself.  The books I’ve been reading are bringing me to a place of cognitive agreement (which may not last long).  Some questions are finding answers.  I was feeling completely well, which is not deserved or a given.  I had complete stillness inside and out.  I was very grateful.

Jon came home and took a picture.  Which is also a happy thing.

“Moons and Junes and ferris wheels, the dizzy dancing way you feel.”

Finally done editing Brittany’s senior photos.  Clearly, she is a beautiful girl.  AND, she was patient while I shot, edited, and am (now) mailing her photos in the midst of moving, taking a double course load, and starting a real(ish) job.  Thank you, Brittany!  Taking pictures with you was so laid back, relaxing.  It was a pleasure.  Hanging out with the horse was pretty cool too.  Brittany, I hope you enjoy them.  Thank you for letting me be a part of your life for afternoon!

“I am done with my graceless heart, so tonight I’m gonna cut it out and then restart. It’s always darkest before the dawn.”

“One love, we get to share it.”

A good day to live in a city…  The first snow came last night.  To take a break from a lot of school work, I took a walk to get myself a cup of coffee.  When Jon got off work, we got some groceries.  Then went out for Thai food.  I love uninterrupted time with my husband.

It’s getting cold.  It’ll take a lot of warm times like these to weather it.

“Every mile is two in winter.”

Hoping our little stove can help keep us warm this winter!

“Somewhere we know that without silence words lose their meaning, that without listening speaking no longer heals, that without distance closeness cannot cure.”

“Christmas time is here. Happiness and cheer.”

 

“Become as little children.”

“Decorative, aromatic, and handy by nature.”

“Happy Thanksgiving, back.”

I loved everything about this Thanksgiving Holiday.  And I love everything about these pictures.  We were really in our element today.  Our family is growing.

The ball flying overhead foretells the games of knock-out soon to unfold.

Good looking men.

My dearest friends.

Shalom likes to take walks with the stroller, not in it.

Thankful for this one.