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“Tell her that she and Nancy saved my sanity, that I’ve left the wilderness for now, and am back in the land of the living. She’ll understand,” came the whispered response. |
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“Tell her that she and Nancy saved my sanity, that I’ve left the wilderness for now, and am back in the land of the living. She’ll understand,” came the whispered response. |
Lesley wrote: |
Love that Matey's own love shine through in that scene. As for Hilda - I may just start to worship her now. |
MaryR wrote: |
“She also said to tell you that it is only when the sky is dark that one can see the stars.” |
Cath V-P wrote: |
A certain amount of veneration seems appropriate... |
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When Hilda awoke less than two hours later, she realised a little man with a hammer had taken up residence inside her head. |
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And I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year: “Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown.” And he replied: “Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the hand of God. That shall be to you better than a light and safer than a known way. (Minnie Louise Haskins) |
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“You’ve got your knickers in a twist again, my love! Boy, do you need me at times! Come on! I’m going to sort you out once and for all.”
As Hilda chuckled tearfully |
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That was exactly what Hilda needed to hear, that was Nell, exactly as she needed to see her. |
Squirrel wrote: |
It all works together wonderfully, thankyou for the time you have put into it. |
MaryR wrote: |
But the latter shook her head and smiled determinedly to hide her own problems from Hilda. |
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[“ Lord, I will rest in you, I do give you back my life and I can trace your rainbow through my pain. Just........never let me go, never allow me to lose myself like that again.” |
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Nancy had told her gently that she understood and, unknowingly to her, Kathie had immediately felt guilty and had made her lie down for an hour and brought her some lunch, which had Nancy silently thanking the nun for all her advice. She had reflected that Mother Abbess was going to be a lifesaver for her as well as for Hilda. |
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Where did women like Hilda and the nun get such wisdom and perception, Nancy wondered, not for the first time. |
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As she smiled at Hilda now, the latter blinked away the tears at the care Nancy was showing and held her hand more tightly. Despite her tears, there was still that look of radiance on her face that had so awed Nancy, and her voice was rich with her gratitude as she spoke. |
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look of radiance |
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“I know you don’t think you are coping but, believe me, love, you are, in your own wonderful and unique way, and you have taught me that somehow I would have to find the same bravery and faith if I am to survive.” |
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Not as yet having a strong faith herself, she shivered a little at this thought, but then added, “You are teaching me so much more in your sorrow, Hilda, more than you could ever know. So please, continue to use me. Anything I can do for you is poor recompense for all I have received, |
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The tears were now flowing unchecked down Hilda’s white cheeks as she remembered Gwynneth’s words at the beginning of term about teaching others more through her grief than at any other time in her life. Gwynneth had spoken nothing but the truth! As usual! As had Mother Abbess when she had challenged her to let her barriers down, to rely on others more and let them help. Even Nell in her dream....... |
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Your problem was your inability to go for help until it was almost too late. And I should tell you, daughter, it is one of the things we will work on during your visits here, and when you enter,” ...
...“Oh, Mother, do you know how wonderful it is to still have someone who shakes me, scolds me, tries to make me more than I am? Doesn’t put me on a pedestal.” |
Lesley wrote: |
.....really hope the MA has a long life span because i don't think Hilda will be lucky enough to find a third person who will treat her in the same way as Nell and MA. |
Lesley wrote: |
.....really hope the MA has a long life span because i don't think Hilda will be lucky enough to find a third person who will treat her in the same way as Nell and MA. |
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Mother Abbess waited patiently, knowing there was more, much more, than she was being told. She felt God had somehow blessed her new postulant very greatly this day, blessed her heart and her spirit in the midst of her hopelessness and loneliness, and the nun’s own heart was filled with gratitude for His great love. |
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But I would have been wrong. Now is not my time. I have much still to do before I am ready for that.....” |
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She heard Mother Abbess gasp out loud and Hilda smiled lovingly. “Oh, yes, He challenged me, as did Nell herself, and I must face that challenge. But He promised His help..... Oh, Mother, He fed my arid soul with such gentle healing waters and that spark has truly become a flood....” |
Lesley wrote: |
Looking forward to seeing Hilda's adventures once she has entered the order - I know that, despite any vow of obedience, she will sorely trial her Mother Abbess! |