The Chapel This MorningBecause I have the good fortune to work at a job with paid vacation time, I have been home this week enjoying the leisure life. I can wake up at my own pace and choose what I wish to do each day. Of course, I have been choosing to "work" on minis as much as I possibly can! The Castle dollhouse has seen the most of my attention so far this week, and I have a great many details and improvements I will be sharing with you all, and I have many blog topics brewing in my mind. But this morning's blog was not one of those planned blogs. As we all know, events in life are not always planned, nor are they always happy.
When I came down stairs this morning, much later than usual, the sun was slanting in the windows in just such a way that it lit, briefly, the windows of the Chapel in the Castle Dollhouse. This was only possible because the Castle had been moved last week into the MIDDLE of the supposed Dining Room where I am building it. But the sight took my breath away! Oh, THAT is what it is SUPPOSED to look and FEEL like in the Chapel! I quickly grabbed my camera and started taking pictures, even as the sun was moving and changing the way the light would fall....
The way it would shine through the stained glass window and strike the wall on the side......
The way it would glance across the Golden Threaded Altar Cloth that came from the Far East....
And leave fragments of colored light on the Marble Altar top......
And then I remembered that because I had MOVED the Castle so recently, I had not put the Chapel ornaments back in place..... I quickly hunted for the Gilded Altar Screen that stands at the back of the Altar......
And searched for the Candlesticks that stand beside the Altar........ even as the light was shifting and moving away ...... moments that can't truly be caught were passing by.......And I realized that THIS was a moment of Prayer, unsought, but profound. Here, in my little Chapel. I send my thoughts and feelings to all those who are suffering.... Sorrow for those who lost loved ones, Hope for those who have survived, and Prayers for those who are hovering in between..... those who I don't know, and those that I do. In the Earthquakes, in the Uprisings, and closer to home, to my Sister Mandy, who has breast cancer and is in Intensive Care.
I ask that you add her to your Prayers.
In The Chapel This Morning
You were lucky to profit this wonderful opportunity to take such nice photos, congratulations, your Chapel is so inviting to enter and say a prayer,
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Beautiful photos and thoughts Betsy. Healing thoughts and prayers to your sister Mandy (((HUG))).
ReplyDeleteVictoria ♥
The Chapel looks stunning in the sunlight.:) Beautiful peaceful place, great for prayers.
ReplyDeleteI wish your sister the best health and of course I add her to my prayers too.:)Hugs to you dear Betsy.
That is really pretty! I love the light and colors coming into the windows...amazing! So peaceful!
ReplyDeleteBetsy, Oh! I LOVE this chapel! The gilded altar screen is stunning! I love how the light came through the stained glass! It is all so wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteWords fail me. What a lovely chapel - wish I had a real one in my home. Wish I could go there now.
ReplyDeleteThanks to all your blog friends for their prayers.
Love,
Mom
Wow! Wow! Wow!!!!!!! Betsy! This is the most beautiful chapel in mini I have seen in a long time ! Great job, my dear!
ReplyDeleteAnd I am sorry to hear about your sister but keep your chin up :). I am sure you will stay positive for her :). You can cheer anyone up with your wonderful words :). I will keep her in my prayers.
You caught a truly magical moment!
ReplyDeleteI wish you and your sister and family lots of strenght in this difficult time.
x Margot
Some moments are meant to be caught and held and shared. Your sister will be in my prayers as well.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful - and meaningful. How lovely. Thanks for sharing and God bless your family.
ReplyDeleteWow, the chapel is beautiful and the photos with the sunlight are stunning! How lucky that you caught it at just the right moment. Thank you for sharing the wonderful pictures!
ReplyDelete-Grace
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Good Sunday! Caterina
How wonderful it is that you were able to capture such a sanctified moment and dedicate it to those who are suffering. I will include your sister in my dedications, as well. Each day is precious.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ana for your kind words! Do stop by ANY time for a prayer. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Victoria for the Cyber HUG and the prayers! My sister is improving and is out of the Intensive Care. Your support is appreciated! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ewa, for the Hugs and the prayers! :) My sister is getting better now! :)
ReplyDeletePlease enjoy the Chapel ANY time you feel like it!
Thank You Mindy Max! Welcome to my blog! Enjoy the Chapel whenever you like! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Patty! I have always loved that sunlight through stained glass feeling... and I am so thrilled to have captured some of it in my Chapel! It was a treasured moment!
ReplyDeleteHi Mom! You can come to my Chapel ANY time! You know where it is! :)
ReplyDeleteLove to you too!
We are all praying!
Thank YOU, Sans! Your words of encouragement mean a LOT to me! Even those of us who love to play with words are sometimes at a loss for them... or too choked up to say them.... or too far away to be heard! My sister is improving now and hopefully will be home from the hospital soon. But she and I are not near each other, so I do not know when I will see her..... she lives almost a thousand miles away from me. Thank you for your prayers! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Margot, for your words and thoughts! It WAS a magical moment and I'm glad I could share it!
ReplyDeleteThank you Christine! :) Your prayers are very appreciated!
ReplyDeleteThank you X10NY! And Welcome to my blog! I appreciate your comments and prayers!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Grace! It was such a magical moment, I almost forgot to grab the camera..... but I LOVE pictures SO much.... I was really glad to be able to capture some of it! Thank you for your comments!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cockerina (Caterina!) And Welcome to my blog! I am glad you like the Chapel... it is still not DONE but the light was Just beautiful.... I'm glad I was able to capture it and share it with you! I will come look at your books soon.....! Thank you for your comments! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, HepzibethClare! I was so glad to be able to capture some of the moment to share with my friends around the world! And I AM SO thankful for your thoughts and prayers for my sister! She is getting stronger now! Yes, EVERY day is precious!
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