by Marta Wheeler | Dec 23, 2020 | Marta Blog
Nine months the Baby has been nourished In his mother’s womb By the food she has eaten And the respite she has taken. Nine months since The angel Gabriel Came to Mary and The gift humbly accepted. Mothering the Son of God Believing, with all the strength that she...
by Marta Wheeler | Dec 16, 2020 | Marta Blog
Into the wide mouth of each opened white paper sack flow the grains of playground sand. As carefully as a table is set, one hundred white candles are so gently placed. One, then two, then three, then four Until all wicks are lit Creating a glow so soft. Lifted...
by Marta Wheeler | Dec 7, 2020 | Marta Blog
The old woman’s eyes gaze back and forth at her gnarled hands and the gnarled branches revealed on the ancient tree comparing the two. Now that the leaves have dropped And the birds’ nests exposed Twists and turns are clearly viewed. Both hands and the tree...
by Marta Wheeler | Dec 2, 2020 | Marta Blog
Living in the present is much simpler When not attempting to do Everything at once. Virtual Christmas pageant recording. Wash the windows squeaky clean. Bathe the grubby car. Dust the furniture, it’s been quite some time. Set out Holiday décor Add in Christmas...
by Marta Wheeler | Nov 25, 2020 | Marta Blog
Drowsy eyes lift in the night expectantly preparing to pull the blanket of stars over her head, yet a disappointing sheet of grey masks the light. Be strong! For generations our spiritual ancestors paved the path to keep the faith. Trust in our God even in the face of...
