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Today we made an offer on River House. Technically we offered to purchase it in exchange for a specified amount of money, but it feels like we offered much more than mere money. We offered our hearts, and our hopes for the future. We offered our dreams.
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Offerings are traditional in many cultures and religions. They are given to appease, bribe, or express gratitude to the God/dess. I'm not sure this is all that different.
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photos: foxnews.com, frenchtoastgirl.com, mine, flickr.com/photos/ridoneko,
archiexpo.com, flickr.com/photos/75085262@N00,
andrew4jc.blogspot.com, catherinehilker.files.wordpress.com,
flickr.com/photos/59392666@N00
"Sometimes you just have to reach out
and grab what you want,
even when they tell you not to."
- Rebecca Wells
http://confessionsofasineater.blogspot.com/
2 comments:
Hey ! Thank som much for your lovely comment in my blog !
You have such a wonderful blog here - and the painting with the hand and heart was sooooo beutiful.
Have a great sunday ! LOVE
Thank you for visiting my blog. Don't you just love Sassytrash and what a great door you went through to find me. I'm a sin eater too and I must admit some were mighty tasty! Really like your offering post and I will light a candle for you today to enhance your offering on River House. Sea Witch
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