Tapestry of Dreams, Part 2 Discussion - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

mark12_30 · 03-02-2010, 08:53 PM

I have been weary and dispirited, but it is time to find my rest in Him, and let what I cannot control, go. And there is much that I cannot control. Thanks, lmp, for the gentle encouragement. You are a good friend.

It would be really nice to actually finish this. As well as actually finishing the technical paper...

For encouragement, I actually went back and reread "Bolco Returns to the Shire." I can write, really I can, as long as God is near; and as long as I can make the time. Which means, as long as He gives it to me. Please, God....

"But in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God..." To finish things. And finish them well.

I felt like Bolco on the Barrowdowns... turned into a hollow tree, empty of heart, with dead leaves rattling in the cold wind. But I cried out to God, and this morning there was some joy. (Ever heard Phil Wickham? Old favorite made new.) may it persist, or be renewed often. Hope is good. Rest is good. My desire is for Evendim, and for today, Evendim is a good desire...

mark12_30 · 03-04-2010, 08:40 AM

Evendim. Time to hike around the shore? Or better yet, to swim the shallows, all the way around.

littlemanpoet · 03-04-2010, 05:56 PM

I"m not hearing His voice right now. I'm in the position of Abraham getting ready to sacrifice Isaac. His presence is with me though...

Let me know if there's anything you want me to do.

And yes, you most certainly can write well when God is with you. I've read your stuff, I know.

mark12_30 · 08-26-2010, 07:47 PM

All right. It took nine months, but Nimrodel has perished at long last, in the falls of Rauros, and Mellondu is shattered. The rest is tidy-up.

lmp, Marigold just called Erebemlin and Taitheneb to come and get Mellondu (who is actually at the Entwash, with Marigold.) It's a longish journey. I think Mellonin will go, and therefore Ravion. What will the Rohirrim do? Raefindan & co?

I forget... which of the seven rivers were we on, anyway? Sheesh, that was years ago.

littlemanpoet · 08-29-2010, 06:21 PM

Wow. Marigold's entrance was the perfect touch.

Are you talking about the seven rivers of the Entwash, or the seven rivers of Gondor?

Raefindan, Mithrellas, and the girl (what's her name?) are a unit and they are devoted to the good of Nimrodel and all those associated with her. They will seek to aid Mellondu as they are able.

Ædegard's friendship with Mellondu will lead him to aid him as he can, and Leafa will stay with Ædegard.

Does all this sound right?

mark12_30 · 08-30-2010, 04:58 PM

Yes, it all sounds right.

Indil/Angela is all yours...

I neeed to take the proverbial deep breath, and decide what order all this occurs in.

I owe Mellondu's parents a dream from ... hmmm, i was assuming Marigold but perhaps Amroth will make one last appearance. Must think that over.

Erebemlin and Taitheneb are pretty wrecked. Not as wildly as Mellondu; and in a strict sense they succeeded completely in their quest. But Erebemlin needs time to digest that. and to say goodbye.

I think Taitheneb will sail.

Aedegard and Leafa could be the happier side of our pretty sad ending! As Raefindan And Mithrellas as well.

I think Tharonwe lingers. dwindling and fading, in the swamp.

mark12_30 · 08-30-2010, 05:02 PM

which river in South Gondor was the question.

03-02-2010, 08:53 PM	#1
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	I have been weary and dispirited, but it is time to find my rest in Him, and let what I cannot control, go. And there is much that I cannot control. Thanks, lmp, for the gentle encouragement. You are a good friend. It would be really nice to actually finish this. As well as actually finishing the technical paper... For encouragement, I actually went back and reread "Bolco Returns to the Shire." I can write, really I can, as long as God is near; and as long as I can make the time. Which means, as long as He gives it to me. Please, God.... "But in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God..." To finish things. And finish them well. I felt like Bolco on the Barrowdowns... turned into a hollow tree, empty of heart, with dead leaves rattling in the cold wind. But I cried out to God, and this morning there was some joy. (Ever heard Phil Wickham? Old favorite made new.) may it persist, or be renewed often. Hope is good. Rest is good. My desire is for Evendim, and for today, Evendim is a good desire... __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve. Last edited by mark12_30; 03-04-2010 at 08:38 AM.

03-04-2010, 08:40 AM	#2
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Evendim. Time to hike around the shore? Or better yet, to swim the shallows, all the way around. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

08-26-2010, 07:47 PM	#4
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	All right. It took nine months, but Nimrodel has perished at long last, in the falls of Rauros, and Mellondu is shattered. The rest is tidy-up. lmp, Marigold just called Erebemlin and Taitheneb to come and get Mellondu (who is actually at the Entwash, with Marigold.) It's a longish journey. I think Mellonin will go, and therefore Ravion. What will the Rohirrim do? Raefindan & co? I forget... which of the seven rivers were we on, anyway? Sheesh, that was years ago. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

08-30-2010, 04:58 PM	#6
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Yes, it all sounds right. Indil/Angela is all yours... I neeed to take the proverbial deep breath, and decide what order all this occurs in. I owe Mellondu's parents a dream from ... hmmm, i was assuming Marigold but perhaps Amroth will make one last appearance. Must think that over. Erebemlin and Taitheneb are pretty wrecked. Not as wildly as Mellondu; and in a strict sense they succeeded completely in their quest. But Erebemlin needs time to digest that. and to say goodbye. I think Taitheneb will sail. Aedegard and Leafa could be the happier side of our pretty sad ending! As Raefindan And Mithrellas as well. I think Tharonwe lingers. dwindling and fading, in the swamp. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

08-30-2010, 05:02 PM	#7
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	which river in South Gondor was the question. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

03-04-2010, 05:56 PM	#3
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	I"m not hearing His voice right now. I'm in the position of Abraham getting ready to sacrifice Isaac. His presence is with me though... Let me know if there's anything you want me to do. And yes, you most certainly can write well when God is with you. I've read your stuff, I know.

08-29-2010, 06:21 PM	#5
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Wow. Marigold's entrance was the perfect touch. Are you talking about the seven rivers of the Entwash, or the seven rivers of Gondor? Raefindan, Mithrellas, and the girl (what's her name?) are a unit and they are devoted to the good of Nimrodel and all those associated with her. They will seek to aid Mellondu as they are able. Ædegard's friendship with Mellondu will lead him to aid him as he can, and Leafa will stay with Ædegard. Does all this sound right?