Biggest news for me was a cousin from Belgium reached out to me and after checking it out from all angles (thanks to all the weirdos that can be out there) I reached back and found out that yes, she is the granddaughter of my grandmother's brother. We had lost touch most of the families both in England and Belgium and it was really nice to hear from someone. I am slowly going through my old blogs to share posts about Mamie and going to get her love letters to Papa out of storage to scan and send to the cousin. The letters are in Flemish (I think) and so I cannot read them but she can.
Gathered up all our tax stuff to drop off to those that do those things including a couple more things of mom's. Got a call asking if that was all I had, and as soon as they asked that and about dates and such, I got irritated. I guess it is a trigger for me anything to do with her estate just makes me see red. Guess it will take a bit of time for that to dispel. Got the call yesterday that all is ready so guess where we are heading today.
DD the 1st is able to spend time with friends in London now that the weather has gotten better. I take her about half way and another friend meets her there and takes her the rest of the way but brings her home on the return trip. Gives us all a break and her some time with friends.
And so that was our week, quiet as we like them but with plans being made that in the future we are going to do some day trips once more and get taking photos again. Of course we will be sharing here whatever we get up to.
As to the book, non-fiction again that I read this week. It was a short one but really an interesting one.
I think it was written back in the 1400s or so, of course, translated and updated in 2024. It never ceases to amaze me the books that have been saved from so long ago.
'Learn from one of the Church’s great mystics, Saint Frances of Rome. In this book, she narrates her visions to her spiritual director, Canon Giovanni Matteoni. He records her visions of the geography of hell and the state of limbo. She describes the punishments for various sins such as perverts, usurers, blasphemers, traitors, murderers, apostates, schismatics, incestuous people, and more. She also talks about the particular torments due to the seven deadly sins and the punishments for theft, dishonoring parents, breaking vows of chastity and selling daughters into prostitution.
In addition to these visions of hell, Saint Frances also shares her visions of purgatory and heaven. She talks about the condition of souls in purgatory and the glories of heaven and so much more. Her visions will provide you with rich meditations on the realities of the Four Last Things.'
Just a really interesting read and I am glad I came across it.
No new recipes this week, just our usual fun stuff that are easy for me as I am not in the mood to do any big new dishes that take a lot of work.
So that is it for me.
Have a wonderful weekend!
The Internet makes the world smaller. A nice surprise to hear from a relative so many miles away. The family history that she can provide should make for an interesting connection.
ReplyDeleteA nice mini-vacation for everyone.
An interesting book.
Have a happy Friday!
Thanks it really does and now that I am scanning the postcards for her, she is loving it. So great to do this.
DeleteSounds like a week full of little spring whispers and a HUGE family connection – that's so cool about your cousin in Belgium! What a find! It's wild how those family ties can just pop up out of the blue like that. I bet going through your old blogs and Mamie's letters will be a real trip down memory lane, especially knowing they'll be read by family now. Flemish love letters – how romantic is that?!
ReplyDeleteUgh, taxes and estate stuff... totally get that red haze. It's like those things carry a whole weight of emotions with them. Glad to hear that part's finally getting wrapped up though.
And yay for DD getting some adventures with her friends! That sounds like a win-win for everyone – she gets her fun, and you get a little breather.
Day trips and photo adventures on the horizon? I'm already looking forward to seeing what you guys get up to! Quiet weeks with exciting future plans – sounds like a sweet spot.(((BIG HUGS)))
It sure is, I just found a huge family tree blog on her side of the family, I think she is really going to like that. Yes, DD is getting out more and I think she will be moving back to London before the summer gets underway, which will be good for her. Thanks for stopping by.
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