: Beannacht Lá Fhéile Pádraig :

There’s a dear little plant that grows in our isle,

‘Twas St. Patrick himself sure that set it;

And the sun on his labour with pleasure did smile,

And with dew from his eye often wet it.

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It thrives through the bog,

through the brake,through the mireland;

And he called it the dear little shamrock of Ireland—

The sweet little shamrock,the dear little shamrock,

The sweet little, green little,shamrock of Ireland!

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Andrew Cherry–Irish Playwright (1762-1812)

: Hauska Joulu! – Talvinen Solstice :

There is something beyond the dull brightness of mid-day, fluorescent and buzzing. Something to praise beyond the sun, triumphing over the intricacies of shadowed moonlight.

 

Bringing the old, beautiful realm of Holy Night, echoing with ancient voices, rustling with intimacy’s passion, luminous with stars.

Cradled in darkness, be restored to the embrace of mystery.
 

Glory wakes here.
Let it kindle your joy.

-Rebecca Parker

 

Wishing All a Very Blessed, Happy and Joyful Holiday!

 

Le Petite Dejeuner c’est Magnifique!

After nearly 40days without sharing a family meal together- we had found ourselves deleriously joyful and thankful to be able to spend time together, eat, (even snack!) and reconnect in the comfort of our own home. 

Our daughter has really come a long way since last year, and she is making strides everyday towards dismantling her illness with targeted awareness, challenging her “comfort/safety” zone, setting small daily goals for herself; and becoming more herself vs the anorexia holding her mind and body prisoner. 

We ate minus “deposits”, as she used to call the cut up pieces of food she would attempt to leave behind at meals- there was no stalling, balking, or baiting to allow an inch of AN entry at this meal- it was absolutely wonderfully normal, and my husband and I savoured every moment of this lunch.

Everyday is another day to be thankful, to be encouraged, and definitely optimistic- gracious thanks to those who have been and continue to be comforting and reassuring sources of friendship, support and strength (and listening to my seemingly endless venting!)

-Shanti