#41.10, Weds., Feb. 22, 2023

Historical setting: 590 C.E. Cottage between Annegray and Luxeuil          Sister Marcella always keeps her eye on the hour, and she is expecting the babies will be waking just now.  Ana sits with the first son in the chair, and opens her tunic.  Sister Marcella checks on Gabriel, still sleeping soundly.          “His name isContinue reading “#41.10, Weds., Feb. 22, 2023”

#41.9, Tues., Feb 21, 2023

Historical setting: 590 C.E. Cottage between Annegray and Luxeuil          Both babies are well today. The three nuns-to-be and I use a little flask with a spoon top to feed one of them while Ana has the other.  It is a very nice thing to hold a baby and to nurture his strength with milkContinue reading “#41.9, Tues., Feb 21, 2023”