Dear Diary,
Today’s meditation about Jesus’ promise to prepare a place for us in His Father’s house filled my heart with joy. It reminded me of the calendar Sister Mary Claire has in our bedroom. Seeing Mary looking out from the window on that calendar, I felt she was guarding a tiny slice of heaven just for us.
Inspired, I asked Sister if we could move the calendar closer to my side of the bed. It wasn’t in any particular place, and she kindly agreed, fetching a hammer and nail to help me hang it just where I wanted. Now, each morning when I wake, I’ll see that image of Mary first thing, reminding me of the mansion waiting just over the hilltop, as the old spiritual song goes. I even added those lyrics to the front of the calendar: “I’ve got a mansion just over the hilltop.”
This afternoon was delightful, too. The temperatures rose into the 30s—chilly, but not cold—and Mini and I set about refreshing the chicken nests with new straw. Mini frolicked about, her mood as bright as the sun filtering through the clouds.
Evening Prayer:
Lord, as the stars watch over us this chilly night, let Your love fill our hearts and guide our actions. Help us to live by Your new commandment, loving each other as deeply and completely as You have loved us. Amen.
What simple yet profound joys today brought, Diary, all echoing the eternal promise of a home filled with God’s everlasting love.
Goodnight, Diary.
With a heart comforted by heavenly thoughts and earthly tasks,
Kathy
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