Katie, Moving Sale & Leaves

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Our friend Katie was diagnosed with cancer and at one point was given nine months to live. She fought the cancer going through chemo therapy which caused her to loose her hair. We all prayed for her recovery as she dealt with the pain and suffering. The cancer is now in remission.

A few weeks ago Katie returned to the church choir. Sitting in the front row watching and listening to her beautiful voice brought tears to my eyes.
After Mass, I gave her a big hug and told her how much her presence and her voice added to the Sunday morning worship.

Thank you Lord for listening to all our prayers.

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This is from Paul’s Bods. 
(Please note that the photos may not be visible.)

"Christine de Pizan (1364 - 1430) wrote a Poem called  "Ditie de Jehanne dArc" (the Poem of Joan of Arc, also known as the song of Joan of Arc) in which she not only eulogizes Joan, but also celebrates the appearance of a woman military leader who, according to de Pizan, vindicated and rewarded all women’s efforts to defend their own sex, 

"Ditie de Jehanne dArc" - Stanza XXXIV;

Hee! quel honneur au femenin Sexe! 

Que Dieu l'ayme il appert,

Quant tout ce grant pueple chenin,

Par qui tout le regne ert desert,

Par femme est sours et recouvert,

Ce que Cm hommes [fait] n'eussent,

Et les traictres mis à desert!

A peine devant ne le creussent.

(Translation)

Oh! What honor for the feminine sex!

God has shown his regard for it,

in contrast to all the people who

destroyed the Kingdom and ran away and quit.

Now recovered and saved by a woman,

who did what 5000 men could not,

and now the traitors are no more

who would have believed this before

For those interested, there´s a very nice Illustrated PDF Version (in original and Translation in english, HERE"

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We are getting ready for our “Moving Sale.” The garage is full of stuff and Dee has listed the date and time for our sale. She has worked very hard in setting up everything. Friends and family have been assisting with the process.
This Saturday, the 28th, from 8AM to 4PM. 
Some of our neighbors are also participating, so there should be a nice selection.

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“Besides the Autumn poets sing

A few prosaic days

A little this side of the snow

And that side of the Haze...

Grant me, Oh Lord, a sunny mind—

Thy windy will to bear!”

Emily Dickinson

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I finished watching season one of “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.” It is well done and kept my interest. I like story line and the cast of heroes and villains. 

I’ve always been a Jim Henson fan and love his Muppets. Looking forward to the next season.

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Johnny Nash - "Hold Me Tight"

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Go over to "This Ain't the Lyceum," where Kelly is hosting more takes.