“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it happen to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her. (Luke 1:38)
Painting by Henry Ossawa Tanner (1859-1937) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Ossawa_Tanner
His Handmaid – The Annunciation
THE WOUND THAT HEALS 
Hi Mary … and best Advent wishes to you. 🙂
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Thank you, Frank. 🙂 He is worth waiting for!
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🙂
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Hi, Mary. It’s good to see a new post from you! I hope you’re doing well. I love the painting. It’s the best depiction of the Annunciation I’ve ever seen.
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Tanner’s painting really stood out in my search. Thank you, Liz, I am and trust you are as well. 🙂
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You’re welcome, Mary Jo. I’m doing well, settling into writing full-time.
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Wonderful! I pray you have many epiphanies. 🙂
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Thank you! So do I!!
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The Angel left her. But the Baby stayed!
Happy Christmas Mary Jo!
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Hello, Silvia. Happy Advent & Christmas to you & yours, and to your church in Nigeria. 🙂
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Welcome back, Mary Jo. Happy Advent Wishes.
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Thank you, and wonderful Advent wishes for you!
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Cheers.
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You have been missing. Nice to see Mary posting Mary. Merry everything.
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Oh how kind, Tim, thank you!
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Happy Advent! Amazing painting. Welcome back!
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Thank you, Fraggle! 🙂
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That is a very unusual painting. I have never seen this painting before. I will have to look Henry Tanner up and check out some of his work. Hope you enjoy the upcoming holiday season.
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The painting and the painter are new to me as well. Thank you, Peggy, have a holiday filled with love and family and good health.
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Thanks Mary.
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Happy Advent, my dearest Mary Jo. So good to see you back and I love that painting!
Many hugs your way!
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Happy Advent, thank you, and many hugs back!
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🤗😘
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This is beautiful.
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Thank you, Robbie. I was delighted to find this painting and share it.
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It is nice to see you back to blogging.
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