Advent is a time of waiting, quicker for me now. When I was a child Christmas always seemed so far away (will if ever come) it was such an excitement and not just for the presents. It was exciting because of the parties too. We didn’t have loads and the food was always more yummy at parties so I found it hard to wait. I think perhaps I have always been impatient and wanted things to happen more quickly. Waiting has been a theme throughout my life (probably because I needed the gift of patience). Firstly waiting for my siblings to arrive. We are all born 2.5yrs apart so my younger brother is exactly 5yrs more youthful than me. I waited for Christmas. I waited for exam results. I waited for a boyfriend. I waited for a job. I waited for a promotion at work. I waited to get married. I waited to have children (one of the hardest waits). I waited for my vocation as a priest. I waited for test results. I waited for the job I currently do. I have waited for numerous buses too…

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