I wish you all a most joyous remembrance of the Birth. My celebration will be truly joyous, because I have received both an undeserved gift and an ease to the trouble with Pamela. Yesterday I was with Pamela, who had chosen to go out for a meal with her friends. She was feeling depressed, thinking on the fact that she would be alone today, having neither her family nor Rohan to celebrate with her. Her friends were all very attentive,…
There is no sleep needed for angels, no one action that is required for the continued strength of ourselves. I almost wish that there were, as it would be much easier to restore my usual energy if I only knew what to do. I have spent many long hours with Danit and Kuya, discussing what may be done in this case. This form of relationship is a challenge I have never taken on before, and I am not quite certain…
I wish I could say with certainty that this is not my fault. I have thought about it many times, but I know I could not have been quicker to react, nor do I believe I could have known what should have been done in the moment. You, my readers, will have to be my judge. Just two days ago, Pamela’s brothers Evan and Eric overheard William talking to Pamela. They were excited and demanded to be allowed to speak…
I apologize for my absence, but there has been little enough to report. My assignments continue in their usual way, content enough without my meddling. I have been occupied, then, in watching the world prepare for Christmas, their celebration of the Birth. It is strange and wonderful, how the world comes out in light, how the cold in the air is warmed with the smiles on people’s faces, and how they all scramble for things to buy and give away.…