4th sunday

This week, we list the Angel's Candle, the final candle of advent, & I finally finished my advent wreath. There are some obvious issues, but for my first type project, I'm going to be okay with it & leave it at that. I'll revisit it next year.

As I said, the fourth Sunday is the angel's candle–not to be confused with the shepherd's candle. These aren't the angels proclaiming Jesus' arrival. This angel is visiting Joseph & asking him to believe in the woman he loves.

It takes a lot for us to believe in each other–a lot of faith, love, forgiveness, grace, patience... & some of us (blush) require more of these if you're going to live with them. I loved this candle & going to mass on my own  (& making friends with a crazy French woman who was excited about her new mountain boots on the walk there) to think about this one.

After four months of marriage, we're learning that it takes a lot of faith in each other to make things work. Moving, looking for graduate schools & jobs, trying to navigate a foreign language/culture–it's a lot to take in. We couldn't have managed it together if we didn't feel that we could trust & communicate with the other person.

So this week, I want to say thanks to Joe. For everything. For having faith in me. For coming here with me. For marrying me. Can't wait for our first Christmas together!

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