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Still Saturday: Quiet

October 23, 2015 By Sandra Heska King

quiet down

It is a hard art to learn,
catching quiet
by palms raised
cupped in
air shifting location
here and there like
trying to guess the pattern of falling leaves,
and hoping to feel
the soft descent of moments
when silence slips
between sounds.

~Enuma Okoro from “Passing Ordinary Time” as found in

At the Still Point: A Literary Guide to Prayer in Ordinary Time, compiled by Sarah Arthur

 

This is another repost because… well, we’ve been kind of busy.

Our newest grand girl was born Monday.

And our oldest grand girl turned 13 on Tuesday.

Cousin love.

In the stillness,

Sandy

 

Kolbie and Grace collage2

Happy Birthday, Grace

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And welcome, Kolbie Brynn King

Sandra Heska King - Still Saturday

Welcome to the Still Saturday Community where we pause after a busy week, move in quiet pilgrimage, maybe linger a while in some still place, and soak in the beauty of images and reflect on the depth of sparse words. We’d love for you to join us. Grab the button and link up below. We all love to hear if something especially speaks to your heart, but please don’t feel pressured to comment. Simply take some time to be still together, to gaze long and drink deep.

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  1. Lyli @3dlessons4life.com says

    October 23, 2015 at 10:27 pm

    Congratulations, Sandy!!!!! 🙂

    • Sandra Heska King says

      October 24, 2015 at 8:42 am

      Thanks, dear Lyli. 😀

  2. Andrew Budek-Schmeisser says

    October 23, 2015 at 11:19 pm

    SnOoPy DaNcE!!!!!!!!!

    • Sandra Heska King says

      October 24, 2015 at 8:43 am

      Oh, yeah!

  3. Andrew Budek-Schmeisser says

    October 23, 2015 at 11:20 pm

    And you don’t look old enough for this to be a grandchild.

    • Sandra Heska King says

      October 24, 2015 at 8:44 am

      You are my best friend, today, Andrew. And yes, yes I am. 😉

  4. Michele Morin says

    October 24, 2015 at 7:27 am

    Pictures to make my heart sing! Aren’t grand children just the best? As a Gram-in-training (first grand boy is one year old!), I salute your decision to re-post something today — and I loved your choice of words!

    • Sandra Heska King says

      October 24, 2015 at 8:47 am

      I love that God keeps giving us chances to get it right this time. 😉

  5. Debbie W. says

    October 24, 2015 at 7:39 am

    Congratulations Sandy. How precious!

    • Sandra Heska King says

      October 24, 2015 at 8:48 am

      Thanks, Debbie. She’s a doll. Literally.

  6. Liz says

    October 24, 2015 at 8:30 am

    Congratulations on the new addition to your family. May God continue to bless you all.

    • Sandra Heska King says

      October 24, 2015 at 8:50 am

      Thanks so much, Liz. We never dreamed back when we lost the dream of having kids at all that one day we’d actually have grands. I wonder if we’ll ever see greats… 😉

  7. June says

    October 24, 2015 at 12:36 pm

    Blessing upon blessing!

    • Sandra Heska King says

      October 25, 2015 at 4:55 pm

      😀 😀

  8. Mary Hill says

    October 24, 2015 at 3:12 pm

    So sweet and loving. Sending special prayers above your newest edition. God bless. 😉

    • Sandra Heska King says

      October 25, 2015 at 4:53 pm

      Thanks, Mary. 🙂

  9. Mary Townsend says

    October 24, 2015 at 4:37 pm

    May God shower your family with blessings upon each generation and the peace and joy of quiet moments… congratulations!

    • Sandra Heska King says

      October 25, 2015 at 4:53 pm

      A beautiful blessing, Mary. Grateful.

  10. Joanne Viola says

    October 25, 2015 at 7:49 am

    Congratulations to you all!!! I love the photos! Blessings!

    • Sandra Heska King says

      October 25, 2015 at 4:52 pm

      Thanks so much, Joanne. 🙂

  11. Elizabeth Stewart says

    October 25, 2015 at 9:47 pm

    Congratulations. Your grand baby is beautiful!

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