tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756185575473975762.post7877877198684074506..comments2017-03-13T22:45:52.761-07:00Comments on The Sweetbriar Patch: Spiritual DisciplinesLynnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02931430192454854432noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756185575473975762.post-25550631370826012222009-12-07T14:17:58.883-07:002009-12-07T14:17:58.883-07:00Kerry, I didn't even begin to consider the van...Kerry, I didn't even begin to consider the van - talk about needing God's mercy!<br /><br />The whole process was almost overwhelming - the toaster; the oven; under the stove, fridge, and dishwasher; the drawers and cupboards; the diaper bag; my purse; etc. I don't think our house has been so clean since!<br /><br />I have George Grant and Greg Wilbur's book <i>Christmas Spirit</i> around this house somewhere. Greg recommended it. I'm finding resources to be a bit scarce. Oh well, it's a process. I'll probably find the book on January 6th! So we're going slowly and having a bit of a pared down Advent this year, but that gives us time to grow in the future. We are hoping to have a Christmas gathering some time during the twelve days.Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02931430192454854432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756185575473975762.post-89154517176521706642009-12-07T13:54:59.039-07:002009-12-07T13:54:59.039-07:00Lynne - what a great insight about cleaning out th...Lynne - what a great insight about cleaning out the leaven! I never knew the cleaning out process could or should be so complete. I don't even want to think what it would take to clean out my van from crumbs and such. (says a mom with a toddler)<br /><br />I hope you enjoy looking to Advent. My own understanding has really grown over the recent years as we've done so. Last year when everything was so crazy with the adoption almost complete at any minute, I found Advent to be such a source of comfort and strength. <br /><br />I read somewhere recently a woman talking about how Advent is so much like the end of pregnancy - where we want the baby to come, but certainly not before the time is right. We wait with expectation and excitement, but also busily preparing.Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08779939436015866490noreply@blogger.com