This idea of “Thomasing” reminds me of the movie `Pollyanna’ when they filled up baskets of yummy homemade goods & delivered to their elderly neighbors. I still wonder what calves foot jelly tastes like. 😁
This is really lovely! I will think of ways I can go 'a-Thomasing' in the dark days of our Southern Hemisphere winter in June/July. The Catholic and Anglican churches in my community are joining together today to pack and deliver Christmas hampers to those in need in our community and the whole community has been leaving food for this effort at the local grocery store for the last month. Even the large chains in the bigger cities run their own hamper drives. It's such an easy and practical way to help. Thomasmas is a worthwhile tradition to revive.
I've been Advent-ing so much this year, reading in the Scriptures and enjoying the fullness of the First and Second Comings--that I'm not ready yet for Thomasmas. Well, maybe I'm ready, but I'm not prepared! I'm afraid I'm going to miss the deadlines. I'm sure that will be fine, though. Am I the only one who wishes Advent would be longer?
Loved this. Especially the idea of being there for our neighbors(something I’m not very good at--though I did rescue a neighbor’s dog from a ditch once). When my husband almost died last year the neighbors were actually amazing. They stopped what they were doing to devote days to getting our hay in. They also text my husband every time they see predators on the property. My husband shares his maple syrup with everyone on the block. I’m the weakest link in the neighborhood
First, Beautiful and stimulating writing as always. Second, thank you for introducing The Book of Days. Though I certainly didn't need another diversion, it seems a delightful one, and right up my alley. I look forward to enjoying it from here on out.
This idea of “Thomasing” reminds me of the movie `Pollyanna’ when they filled up baskets of yummy homemade goods & delivered to their elderly neighbors. I still wonder what calves foot jelly tastes like. 😁
This is really lovely! I will think of ways I can go 'a-Thomasing' in the dark days of our Southern Hemisphere winter in June/July. The Catholic and Anglican churches in my community are joining together today to pack and deliver Christmas hampers to those in need in our community and the whole community has been leaving food for this effort at the local grocery store for the last month. Even the large chains in the bigger cities run their own hamper drives. It's such an easy and practical way to help. Thomasmas is a worthwhile tradition to revive.
I've been Advent-ing so much this year, reading in the Scriptures and enjoying the fullness of the First and Second Comings--that I'm not ready yet for Thomasmas. Well, maybe I'm ready, but I'm not prepared! I'm afraid I'm going to miss the deadlines. I'm sure that will be fine, though. Am I the only one who wishes Advent would be longer?
This is lovely, I always learn so much from your posts. Kristin, and an excellent reminder to look around and out to see how we can help.
Loved this. Especially the idea of being there for our neighbors(something I’m not very good at--though I did rescue a neighbor’s dog from a ditch once). When my husband almost died last year the neighbors were actually amazing. They stopped what they were doing to devote days to getting our hay in. They also text my husband every time they see predators on the property. My husband shares his maple syrup with everyone on the block. I’m the weakest link in the neighborhood
First, Beautiful and stimulating writing as always. Second, thank you for introducing The Book of Days. Though I certainly didn't need another diversion, it seems a delightful one, and right up my alley. I look forward to enjoying it from here on out.