We are the Lantern Bearers, my friend; for us to keep something burning, to carry what light we can forward into the darkness and the wind. Friday, May 4, 2012. This week my children and I watched six Black Swallowtail butterflies emerge from their chrysalises where they had wintered since last September. How could they survive so long without food or water, undergo such a dramat.

We are the Lantern Bearers, my friend; for us to keep something burning, to carry what light we can forward into the darkness and the wind. Monday, April 9, 2012. You are gaze-worthy, by the way. Did you know that? Be encouraged to see the beauty and potential for beauty in places, things and especially people. You can reach Amy at ae. Monday, March 19, 2012. I am an oil painter with a prefere.

We are the Lantern Bearers, my friend; for us to keep something burning, to carry what light we can forward into the darkness and the wind. Monday, April 9, 2012. Grateful for a Cup of Mush. Inside the fence, there had been many children lined up, too many, and workers had shared portions with as many unsponsored children as possible until there was barely a serving for the children inside the fence.

We are the Lantern Bearers, my friend; for us to keep something burning, to carry what light we can forward into the darkness and the wind. Monday, April 9, 2012. We all have seeds of dreams lying hopeful and patient in the soil of our hearts. Some seeds we knowingly anticipate, and other seeds are mysterious- dormant and unknown, but nonetheless hopeful and patient. When conditions are right, something begins to happen, and the seed begins to grow. Everyone at The Heart House is fam.

We are the Lantern Bearers, my friend; for us to keep something burning, to carry what light we can forward into the darkness and the wind. Monday, April 9, 2012. Small Steps, Great Leaps. Wendi Stogner is just a mom. Thankfully, that is all she had to be to change the world for twelve children and their families. This is not what she set out to do, but as with many things in life, her small steps to help her own son turned into great leaps for those around her.