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My first child was born on January 25, 2001, a bit past the due date. The whole holiday season had been filled with anticipation and preparation. My father had died six months earlier and we were all experiencing the grief of our first Christmas without him and simultaneously the excitement of the first grandchild on … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – January 12th, 2024
This month’s Share the Plate recipient is Youth Village.
Our beloved admin is leaving us to spend more time caring for her family. Her last day is January 19, 2024. She will be greatly missed.
My family decided to start off 2024 with the flu! While our shots certainly kept the worst symptoms at bay, three of us have been down for days! Liam remains well and has been our lifeline to the outside world! I had plans for the holidays! Visiting, shopping, cooking, entertainments, board games, appointments, etc – … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – January 8th, 2024
Tai Chi Sessions Begin Wednesday Jan 10 at 5:54 and Thursday Jan 11 at 10 am. For more information please see the flyer on the bulletin board or contact Amy Weisberg after service or via email at niceville.fl@taoisttaichi.org.
During January 2024 we will continue coffee and socializing after the service. Porch Swing (service debrief) will gather informally, as people wish. Stay tuned for further developments.
In December 2020, my younger child Angus went into the hospital on the Winter Solstice and didn’t come out until Epiphany. They never identified his illness and in only two weeks he was home. Liam and I went to get a Christmas tree on Dec 23 and found our usual lot abandoned with a few … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – December 22nd, 2023
A tornado went over my house last Sunday. The EF1 storm touched down about a mile from us. This is rare in our neighborhood, and I can’t remember a tornado this close since I was a little girl. Birmingham is sheltered by a couple of small mountains and tornadoes prefer open area, but they are … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – December 16th, 2023
Holiday back-drops and props for pictures are ready for fun after service today through the 24th. Dress in your holiday finery. Bring additional props, a joyful spirit, and your cell phone. Join the fun of making memories with your UU family!
Liam and I plan to shop for a Christmas tree tomorrow. My husband is not an enthusiast for holiday decorating and Angus just takes it all in stride. So for over twenty years, the tree has been for Liam and myself. Christmas trees are records of family history. Every year we hang certain ornaments made … Continue reading Rev. Ruth’s Reflections – December 8th, 2023
