I did manage to go to this Carol service yesterday while a lovely Carer looked after my husband.
Held in the Methodist Church in Truro it was full of carers, interestingly mostly ladies. It was beautifully decorated but very cold.
In his short address, the Vicar talked about Joseph, referring to him as being 'in the shadows', and suggesting that he had taken on the role of a Carer. Not sure how I felt about that analogy.
This morning I have been with a friend to Trelissick
to see the House decorated for Christmas and to have coffee in the House cafe. Each room had a very pretty Christmas tree covered in white lights.
The conservatory floor was covered in water, so there must have been a leak in the glass roof.
In the house Cafe we were greeted with the news that 'the boiler has broken' so no coffee available! Fortunately the main Cafe was unaffected so we left the house and went over there.
At home I was quite pleased to see my little tree sitting quietly in the corner.
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Your tree is just as beautiful & I'm so glad you had the opportunity to attend a Carol Service with friends
How nice for a carer to come so you could go to the Carol Service. Your little tree is precious. We have a little tree too. Merry Christmas.
Glad you could get out. I don't know about that analogy either. Never thought of Joseph being in the shadows! We don't have our tree yet, yikes!
That is an interesting thought about Joseph being a carer. He was certainly given a special task!
Brrrrrr. I hope you don't catch cold from being so cold!
Your tree is lovely!
What fun ways to celebrate the season. I love your Christmas tree.
Some lovely outings to help celebrate the season.
Merry Christmas,
Diana
Glad you went to the service and love your tree.
As beautiful as Christmas trees are elsewhere, there's no tree like the one waiting for us in our own homes. Your little tree is so pretty -- a true joy dispenser.
Glad you were able to get to a Carol service. I don't think I ever considered Joseph as a "Carer", but I guess he would have been at some level.
I'm glad that you've had these outings and have good care for your husband. The tree is very pretty and if it makes you smile, all is good.
Hmmmm...I haven't heard that analogy before about Joseph either. I'll have to think on that one. :)
The bog tree is pretty but there is something cozy and welcoming about yours. We had a much smaller tree this year too. I think I am a convert now. It was much less stressful putting it up. It has a root ball so we're going to plant it this week.
Blessings for a happy new year!
Lovely for you to Trelissick and I’m sure your husband was interested to hear all about it.
I get the analogy of Joseph as the Carer. He quietly stood by Mary and supported her before the birth of Jesus. As the Vicar said Joseph was in the background he wasn’t the focus. Just as the patient is the focus and the Carer is there for support.
It’s only my interpretation!
I was born on the 19th March which is Saint Joseph’s Feast day!
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