[Magdalen] Life's challenges

[Jay Weigel]

Prayers, dear Marion. A roof over the head is the immediate challenge, and
it sounds like your brother's house might be a viable option, whether short
or long term. It certainly sounds like God has just opened a window; funny
how she does that so often! Just keep repeating what Julian said....."All
shall be well." It will!

On Thu, Feb 26, 2015 at 12:11 PM, Marion Thompson <marionwhitevale at gmail.com
> wrote:

> Thanks, Cady and Susan.  Anybody want 14 IKEA 'Billy' bookcases, tall and
> short?  And downstairs I have 7 more, one tall and 6 short.  Some of you
> know exactly how many books that means.  Oh, another two double ones in the
> garage with all my childhood books. Anyone interested in horses????
>
> I'm still in the shock of the time being NOW, but I'll survive.  I always
> do; I just need time to react and regain my balance.  Funnily enough, my
> brother has just announced he's getting married in June. He is going to
> keep his house  and I can certainly be there as a renter, either short term
> while I think 'what next'? or longer if that works.  At least that's an
> option and I won't end up out in the snow with a shopping cart!
>
> Marion, a pilgrim
>
>
>
> On 2/26/2015 11:16 AM, cady soukup wrote:
>
>> A wrenching time,
>>
>> Prayers for you Marion!  May there be moments of sunshine and the
>> promise of a new spring even in the midst of the chaos of shedding and
>> packing.
>>
>> hugs too - Cady
>>
>> On 2/26/15, Marion Thompson <marionwhitevale at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> So, yesterday Jim and I signed the deal with the real estate agent. This
>>> house will go on the market on May 8th.
>>>
>>> i am gutted by the task ahead of me.  It is MY things which must be
>>> packed up and/or got rid of, who must live in the chaos of painting and
>>> everything else that will follow. For instance, I have to
>>> completelyempty the upstairs room, which contains two sofas, 14
>>> bookcases (there are more downstairs!), my theological library and more,
>>> lots more, as well as my little chapel corner.  You can put the CDs and
>>> tapes in boxes.  What do I do with the ghetto blaster on which I played
>>> them?  Toss it!  She said.
>>>
>>> I really am not ready for this and will surely need prayers for strength
>>> and fortitude.
>>>
>>> Marion, a weeping pilgrim
>>>
>>>
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