Master, bless.

My most precious ones,

I am hoping the proof copy will arrive tomorrow... At the same time, I have been thinking, O, Lord... I am not sure about this...

You know, the usual.

I thought you might like to see the set of robes I made for myself yesterday. These are made of polar, very warm. Lest you marvel at my "sewing skills," the robes are basically three rectangles sewed together: two at the front, joined to one at the back. The length at the shoulders is 48 inches, and at the center, 51 inches (this is necessary to prevent trailing).

Now... What does your professor wear on sunday mornings?









I was overjoyed this morning because I visited our new bookstore for the first time (it is in what was formerly known as the church garage). It has just opened (there was a rush to get everything done in time for the consecration of Bishop Irénée and Metropolitan Jonah's visit). Man alive! I was astounded and delighted. It is beautiful. I was expecting books and perhaps a few icons... But they had everything, music, a breathtaking selection of icons, incense, books, cards, prayer ropes, even vestments and chalices. Whenever I need gifts for loved ones, I shall have all I require at hand. I left with icons. You can never have too many icons.

They will, um, carry my silly books. If you live in the Ottawa region (our church is at 15 Lebreton St. N. in Chinatown), the store hours are:

Thursday: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Friday: 11:30am – 4:30 pm
Saturday: 11:30am – 4:30 pm
Sunday: 2:00pm – 4:00 pm

I shall try to take pictures for you next time I am there.

Well, I shall see if I can get some work done on my fics (in addition to "Darkest before dawn," I shall update "O my soul" soon -a miracle!) to get my mind off The flawed master's imminent release and my fears that I am foisting something horrific upon my unsuspecting cherished ones. My stomach has been a little tender (because of the anti-inflammatories I took this week, combined with mild agitation, I believe); it was with such gratitude that participated in the Liturgy today... Blessed be the name of the Lord.

In this world, everything is flawed, but... Regardless of this -indeed, because of this- I can only say "It is good." The Lord has taught me to see and the words in my heart are, yes, Master, it is good. Suffering produces patient endurance, the fruit of which is peace and love.

Your devoted
Logospilgrim, the quiet professor