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Author: Birch Wind

Mom of five kids aged 16-36. Journeying though life, and looking for the way home. Trying to remember that the map is hidden in all I see, even in the face of the grief that has settled upon me since my daughter passed away in 2016. Currently picking through scattered pieces.

>Trees and Towers

October 14, 2010 ~ Birch Wind ~ Leave a comment

>Now, keep in mind I am NOT a literalist. Myth and metaphor about sums it up for me. But I am fascinated by it. I was thinking about the writings in Gospel of Thomas. One thing often stressed in Gospel of Thomas are sayings that refer to recognizing the world as a carcass. By ‘world’ … Continue reading >Trees and Towers

Boys Will be Boys

October 6, 2010 ~ Birch Wind ~ Leave a comment

Will they ever! Wow, these past few days it seems like the two little ones have grown so much. Rather than toddling babies, they have turned into little boys. Dante even bit Demetrio today! And then thought it was funny to chase him about, gnashing his teeth at him. So funny in fact , that … Continue reading Boys Will be Boys

>Boys Will be Boys

October 6, 2010February 8, 2011 ~ Birch Wind ~ Leave a comment

>Will they ever!Wow, these past few days it seems like the two little ones have grown so much. Rather than toddling babies, they have turned into little boys. Dante even bit Demetrio today! And then thought it was funny to chase him about, gnashing his teeth at him. So funny in fact , that he … Continue reading >Boys Will be Boys

>Fellowship of the Spark Within

October 4, 2010 ~ Birch Wind ~ 2 Comments

>I've been working with some different ideas as to how I would like to see Spark Within go, as far as religious direction. Some things that I jotted down:Unitarian Thomasine[ism] (lol, is that even a word? *sigh* lol)Beliefs:Jesus , through the Gospel of Thomas taught a view of God that was shaped by the religion … Continue reading >Fellowship of the Spark Within

What am I?

October 4, 2010 ~ Birch Wind ~ Leave a comment

Not an easy question to answer. I’ve been thinking about it alot. It is my goal to  to have a ministry one day and so it sounds odd to say ‘What am I’? However, I am fully aware of the message in which I want to share, just not sure exactly of how to label … Continue reading What am I?

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  1. Jewish Young Professional "JYP"'s avatar
    Jewish Young Professional "JYP" on That grief thingFebruary 21, 2023

    I'm so sorry. That is so difficult

  2. Faye's avatar
    Faye on That grief thingFebruary 10, 2023

    The posting from Nick Cave is really touching. That must have been really difficult for you while you were at…

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    IntheWind on Finally Joined the Covid ClubMay 13, 2022

    :) thank you!

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    bavatar123 on Finally Joined the Covid ClubMay 13, 2022

    All the best Birch - hope you all get better soon!

  5. Faye's avatar
    Faye on Finally Joined the Covid ClubMay 12, 2022

    Sounds like you are well on your way to recovery!!! Hope you're all better soon.

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