That shirt will NEVER be the same :-)
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Ho Ho Ho.....
Miss R playing Santa - shaking her "bowl full of jelly."
That shirt will NEVER be the same :-)
That shirt will NEVER be the same :-)
The Rest of the Story....
Or why I went missing from this blog!
Some of you have missed my blogging over the last several months – for which I am deeply grateful. I am not going to go into great detail about what I have been doing but I want you to know some of the details as they impact today and certainly impact the future of our family.
I have been caught up in a battle for the orthodox faith in my diocese. My diocese is primarily orthodox with a few pockets of revisionists. My work with Remain Faithful included traveling the diocese helping with parish Power Point presentations which were designed to help people better define their faith, show the heretical nature of The Episcopal Church (TEC), and to inform them about news & events around the Anglican Communion. Our Diocesan Synod voted to leave The Episcopal Church in November and move to a safe haven -The Province of the Southern Cone while we wait for the new North American province to be recognized by the Anglican Communion.
My home parish voted to stay with TEC and show nothing but contempt for those of us who worked to keep our diocese safe from the apostate organization known as The Episcopal Church. They show little (read no) Christian love and charity for the orthodox while claiming to be “inclusive.”
I am relieved this battle is over but more is sure to come. Historically, TEC uses the parishes and people who choose to remain with TEC (because they have no local authority) to sue those who leave for diocesan property and assets.
Truth be told, my heart is broken but I look forward to returning to a better state of spiritual health – free from a parish that is spiritually destructive.
We have a new church home and parish family - we feel welcomed and loved!
Some of you have missed my blogging over the last several months – for which I am deeply grateful. I am not going to go into great detail about what I have been doing but I want you to know some of the details as they impact today and certainly impact the future of our family.
I have been caught up in a battle for the orthodox faith in my diocese. My diocese is primarily orthodox with a few pockets of revisionists. My work with Remain Faithful included traveling the diocese helping with parish Power Point presentations which were designed to help people better define their faith, show the heretical nature of The Episcopal Church (TEC), and to inform them about news & events around the Anglican Communion. Our Diocesan Synod voted to leave The Episcopal Church in November and move to a safe haven -The Province of the Southern Cone while we wait for the new North American province to be recognized by the Anglican Communion.
My home parish voted to stay with TEC and show nothing but contempt for those of us who worked to keep our diocese safe from the apostate organization known as The Episcopal Church. They show little (read no) Christian love and charity for the orthodox while claiming to be “inclusive.”
I am relieved this battle is over but more is sure to come. Historically, TEC uses the parishes and people who choose to remain with TEC (because they have no local authority) to sue those who leave for diocesan property and assets.
Truth be told, my heart is broken but I look forward to returning to a better state of spiritual health – free from a parish that is spiritually destructive.
We have a new church home and parish family - we feel welcomed and loved!
Friday, December 5, 2008
A New Anglican Province in North America
An important moment in history for those of us who consider ourselves orthodox Anglicans in North America and I was there to witness its birth!
The provisional constitution and canons of the Anglican Church in North American were unveiled in Wheaton, IL, on Wednesday, December 3rd. For my friends and family this day was filled with great joy and excitement.
Much hard work led up to this day. The process leading up to the new Province has been going on behind the scenes for many years and to be in the presence of those who have devoted so much of their lives to this cause was so moving for us. We finally will have the safe haven for those of us who worship as orthodox believers away from The Episcopal Church - a denomination that has come to be infamous for its heresy.
I had the opportunity to meet many of the contenders for the faith once delivered to the saints. Some I had met before at events associated with our seminary life. Others were new and exciting to meet - especially for my 16 y.o. daughter, K, who had many of those wearing purple (bishops for those who don't know our denomination well) and a few dedicated lay people sign her copy of the provisional constitution for the new province.
I was also blessed to meet a few fellow orthodox Anglican homeschooling bloggers. There are so few of us in the blogoshpere I just had to say hello. I hope I didn't embarrass myself to much by walking up to them and introducing myself - I admire so much for their dedication to their families and their faith - and for their blogging skills. I met Jeanne from At a Hen's Pace - a sure delight to spend some time with a Panera! I also briefly talked with Rev. Ann Kennedy and her very cute children
We began our day with a Christ Awakening reception featuring some awesome speakers. Then we were off to witness an historical meeting with the Common Cause Partnership that ratified the new constitution and canons of the new province. The day ended with the most Spirit filled Mass I have ever attended. My prayer is that every Anglican Christian know the joyful worship I experienced that night. The Holy Spirit has fanned a flame that I pray will spread around the world reaching all those who don't know the saving grace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
The provisional constitution and canons of the Anglican Church in North American were unveiled in Wheaton, IL, on Wednesday, December 3rd. For my friends and family this day was filled with great joy and excitement.
Much hard work led up to this day. The process leading up to the new Province has been going on behind the scenes for many years and to be in the presence of those who have devoted so much of their lives to this cause was so moving for us. We finally will have the safe haven for those of us who worship as orthodox believers away from The Episcopal Church - a denomination that has come to be infamous for its heresy.
I had the opportunity to meet many of the contenders for the faith once delivered to the saints. Some I had met before at events associated with our seminary life. Others were new and exciting to meet - especially for my 16 y.o. daughter, K, who had many of those wearing purple (bishops for those who don't know our denomination well) and a few dedicated lay people sign her copy of the provisional constitution for the new province.
I was also blessed to meet a few fellow orthodox Anglican homeschooling bloggers. There are so few of us in the blogoshpere I just had to say hello. I hope I didn't embarrass myself to much by walking up to them and introducing myself - I admire so much for their dedication to their families and their faith - and for their blogging skills. I met Jeanne from At a Hen's Pace - a sure delight to spend some time with a Panera! I also briefly talked with Rev. Ann Kennedy and her very cute children
We began our day with a Christ Awakening reception featuring some awesome speakers. Then we were off to witness an historical meeting with the Common Cause Partnership that ratified the new constitution and canons of the new province. The day ended with the most Spirit filled Mass I have ever attended. My prayer is that every Anglican Christian know the joyful worship I experienced that night. The Holy Spirit has fanned a flame that I pray will spread around the world reaching all those who don't know the saving grace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Anglican Advent Traditions Carnival 2008 is Up!
Kerry, at A Ten O'Clock Scholar is hosting Anglican Advent Traditions Carnival 2008. Stop by and take a look!
Thursday, November 27, 2008
The Archbishop of Canterbury on Advent
The first Sunday in Advent is almost here! Here is Rowen Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury in a moving presentation on the meaning of Advent for Christians:
H/T BabyBlue and Ruth Gledhill
H/T BabyBlue and Ruth Gledhill
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Pre-Advent Prayer
From Cotton Country Anglican
May this Advent bring forth a season of renewal and refreshment for all of our souls.
May this Advent bring the beginning of a new space within the Anglican vineyard where orthodox Anglican Episcopalians who find themselves no longer able to joyously practice the faith delivered once to the saints for all within the structure of The Episcopal Church (USA) can find rest and peace.
May this Advent also bring peace and rest to Anglican Episcopalians that believe they have received a new understanding of God's plan for his earthly kingdom and who currently lead the Anglican province known as The Episcopal Church (USA). May they be content to practice the faith as they perceive it within the existing structure of The Episcopal Church (USA) independently from their orthodox Anglican brothers and sisters and may they focus on "heavenly things" and not seek to retain unto themselves the properties, buildings, furnishings, monies and other "earthly things" with which their orthodox brothers and sisters have practiced their faith to the glory of Almighty God.
May this Advent bring an understanding to all Anglicans, and to all Christians, that only in God's time will his true plan be revealed to us in a universal sense, and that until such time as God chooses to fully and universally reveal his plan, that we strive to give each other such space as is necessary to enable each of our brothers and sisters to fulfill Christ's commanded mission to his church: to make disciples of men and to strive for unity in our worship of our Triune God.
As we approach Advent 2008, let us joyfully entreat: Come Lord Jesus, Come!
Amen.
May this Advent bring forth a season of renewal and refreshment for all of our souls.
May this Advent bring the beginning of a new space within the Anglican vineyard where orthodox Anglican Episcopalians who find themselves no longer able to joyously practice the faith delivered once to the saints for all within the structure of The Episcopal Church (USA) can find rest and peace.
May this Advent also bring peace and rest to Anglican Episcopalians that believe they have received a new understanding of God's plan for his earthly kingdom and who currently lead the Anglican province known as The Episcopal Church (USA). May they be content to practice the faith as they perceive it within the existing structure of The Episcopal Church (USA) independently from their orthodox Anglican brothers and sisters and may they focus on "heavenly things" and not seek to retain unto themselves the properties, buildings, furnishings, monies and other "earthly things" with which their orthodox brothers and sisters have practiced their faith to the glory of Almighty God.
May this Advent bring an understanding to all Anglicans, and to all Christians, that only in God's time will his true plan be revealed to us in a universal sense, and that until such time as God chooses to fully and universally reveal his plan, that we strive to give each other such space as is necessary to enable each of our brothers and sisters to fulfill Christ's commanded mission to his church: to make disciples of men and to strive for unity in our worship of our Triune God.
As we approach Advent 2008, let us joyfully entreat: Come Lord Jesus, Come!
Amen.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Deacon Daddy
In a magnificent service, hubby was ordained to the Transitional Deaconate. The girls now call him Deacon Daddy. In a few short months and God willing, he will be Father Daddy!
Sunday, August 10, 2008
A First!
Kerry, at A Ten O’Clock Scholar, a fellow Anglican and homeschooling mom has honored me with my very first blog award! Please stop by and visit her blog. She is a gifted blogger!
The rules that go with this award:
Put the logo on your blog
Link to the person you received your award from
Nominate at least 7 other blogs
Put links to those blogs on your site
Leave messages on the blogs you’ve nominated
I would like to bless some of my Swappie friends with this award:
You will find my cybertwin, Amy, at A Redeemed Sheep. Amy is another homeschooling mom who writes about life, her family and her love for the Lord.
Marilyn, at A Mixed Bouquet, another homeschooling mom, blogs about life on the farm and her family. She is raising a son with special needs and is always an inspiration. She also has a recipe blog.
Laurie, at For Heaven’s Sake, homeschools her son with Down syndrome. Nevin is older than my R and I’ve watched him grow from a boy to a young man. She has freely shared her journey over at The Swap for many years and I have learned so much from her.
Renna, at Finding My Knitch, is a retired Swappie mama – her children have grown up and graduated. Renna blogs about all the things I am going to enjoy when I retire – hobbies, nature, food and, of course, family life!
Kelly, at Grey-Haired Geek, is another homeschooling mom and fellow Swappie. She has an adorable young son with Down syndrome and has written a beautiful poem you must read about life with Joshua!
I would also like to bless a new friend and gifted writer, Karen, at Top Shelf Ink. If you visit her blog you will see her beautiful Anglican prayer beads (which she made all by herself) and a post on contemplative prayer! I treasure our discussions and owe her a note!
Barbara Frank is a veteran homeschooler and homeschooling author. She has a new book out - The Imperfect Homeschooler's Guide to Homeschooling. Barbara also homeschools her son with Down syndrome. I hope to get to visit her in real life soon!
And last, but not least, another fellow homeschooling mom, Mrs. Darling, blogs at Dishpan Dribble. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy her beautiful blog and many insights. She also has several other blogs that can be found here, here and here
Again, many thanks Kerry!
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