springtime

[wisdomeagle]

I feel like a strange confluence of meaningful events have arrived all at once. They do every year, but still, the build-up of symbolic events leaves me feeling rich in emotion, if not entirely sure where to direct my emotional attention. But it's Lent, first of all, and it's also Holy Week, which is even more powerful. And it's Holy Week. Which

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[wisdomeagle]

Yes, that's right; Elizabeth was talking about how Good Friday is also the Annunciation. None of the traditions I identify with celebrate the Annunciation, but I can see how that would be odd!

And of course in this hemisphere, it's the beginning of Daylight Saving Time and the coming of spring/summer, so it's more appropriate for Easter (though it means I have to wake up early for church next Sunday. *pout*)

*hugs back*

[rensong]

I've noticed that spring tends to bring a lot of weird stuff all together at once. I mean, it's spring, and everything is supposed to be renewed, but my grandfather also died around spring time a few years ago. And my other grandfather just had a heart attack earlier this month. I suppose along with the renewal you get the rebirth, if that makes any sense. I, at least, kinda believe in reincarnation, so while my grandfather died in spring, perhaps he was reborn somewhere else. And where as my other grandfather is still alive (which, in reality, he really shouldn't be considering how nasty the heart attack was), he's been given a second chance at life. And, the weirdest part? He's actually made almost a full recovery. So, yeah... maybe spring is a confusing time for everyone - including Mother Nature and God. :)

No idea if that made any sense, but I thought I would mention something. Anyway, {{{hugs}}} to you... I hope you figure things out.

[hermionesviolin]

I'm so glad that your church fills you with hope, and that the news arrived on today of all days.

[wisdomeagle]

Yes. Me too. Poking through previous years' March 21 entries, I remembered that I'd gotten a postcard last year from former minister Carrie... it's always a hard day, but the forces for good at least try to make it bearable.