Sometimes an errant thought can carry inspiration. Perhaps that is the speaking of the Father through our own lips. I like to think so. My own words to Taralom have given me an idea, and I think that it may work well, at least to buy me some time to find a better solution. I told him that action is better than inaction, and so rather than being caught up in what I cannot do, I will do what I…
Orison called me to heaven to meet him this afternoon, and I arrived to find him standing with Estael, a Principality Guardian I have met in passing, and a putto who despite his youth towered over both of them, and over me. He was a narrow creature, with quick eyes and, as I learned, a sharp tongue. On my appearance, before I could even speak, he blinked and said, “You?” Estael sighed. “Taralom.” He ducked his head. “I am sorry,…
I visited Miranda again today—she and Evan have finished moving into their new apartment, which they actually like quite a lot. It’s small, and a bit shabby, but there’s enough space for the two of them. I think it is a relief to them to be out of the house and to have a fresh start together. Also, Miranda has received no more phone calls in the past few days. But this was only a temporary reprieve. This evening while…
Today I went to see Orison, for several reasons. Guardians must have more contact with their seniors than Cupids must—even those who have been tested and proven, which I have not just yet, must refer back to their direct supervisors to pass information and receive guidance. This way, Orison explained to me, our work is more effective across the Earth. I also wanted to speak to him about taking on Miranda as my charge, and to see how he fares…
The humans celebrate the beginning of a new year, and I celebrate the real beginning of my work as a Guardian. No more ceremony, no more interruptions—I can at last get to the business of protecting those who deserve protection. Freya is one of these, of course, and she was glad to “see” me when I returned to her today. I hope that I can continue to raise her spirits as the days go by. There’s little enough news with…
I am expected in the choir soon, but I have a moment to write, I think. I realized that in my last post I said nothing about my patrols, and I wanted to talk about them. I was in Orison’s wing, of course, but we spread wide to cover the lack of our brothers and sisters, so I was alone for most of the time. I’m grateful that I had the experience of following Eburnean into the dark, so that…
A joyous Birth to all of you! I am certainly filled with joy on this day of days, not least because I am celebrating it on Earth for the first time. I think I have said in the past that Guardians are sometimes withheld from the celebrations in heaven, so that they can watch over what happens with the humans while their angels are gone. Who would have guessed when I wrote that, that within a year I would be…
We younger ones returned to heaven well before sunrise. I would have gone directly back to Earth after the flight, but Orison had urged me to rest a few hours after the flight. I did as he said, because I want to assure my seniors that I will obey. But it was very difficult to wait, and as soon as the sun was up, I was in flight again. Despite the early hour, I found Freya already awake, sitting in…
I thought that it was impressive when the Cupids flew down to Earth in all their ranks, and in its way, it was. But for heaven’s army to fly out together—it is something quite different. When I went to the gathering place with Orison, Eburnean, and Inca, I could not believe my eyes. Orison told me that there were never enough Guardians in the battle, and so I thought that their numbers were smaller than those of the Cupids, but…
Once again I have been tested, and thanks be to the Father, I have not been found wanting. The test took place on Earth, on Orison’s mountain, in fact, which was a kindness I appreciated. The familiar surroundings were a comfort to me, though Orison did warn me that I would have to be able to accomplish all that happened in the test in other places, as well. I am not worried about that—at Rumael’s suggestion, I have spent a…