A prayer from Khara's heart...

[ChelleOfShadows]

I raise my hands and heart in thanks to the Goddess for allowing me again the shelter of her love and guidance though I strayed from my beliefs and practice. I give thanks that my life and my children’s lives are now back on a path I can follow without fear or shame.

I beg her forgiveness for not listening to the words she put in my heart and marrying not only one who does not believe, but one who mocked and blasphemed her and me. I ask her forgiveness for him and that she not judge him harshly or without mercy now that he is alone and has seen the truth.

I give praise for my continued health and that I am over three years kidney stone free. Thanks be! I give thanks for J.W. my oldest son who is yearning to learn the craft and has already been shown his element and path. Thanks that his surgery went well and he is healthy and can hear. I give thanks for Duston the healer and comforter whom she blessed me with. He is still young and whether he chooses the path or no, he is a healthy, happy and loving 5 years old. I give thanks for my Joy whose name I have born my whole life in the craft, my daughter, and my joy. Her grace and smiles have kept me sane many times when shadows, fear and pain would have taken me down with them.

I call on Air and Fire and Water to bolster me in the coming times ahead which will be very rough, and on Earth, for I am Earth and she is me. Give me the strength of your mountains, the serenity of your fields and the boldness of your bounty to make it through whole.

I protect this prayer for all who see that no evil be set free for this is very dear to me! As I will so mote it be!

Khara O’ Taryn - Joy in Earth - Chelle

[ChelleOfShadows]

Khara for joy which my family has always called me, O'Taryn for "in earth" which my grandather, a true wizard of the earth, gave the name to me as a child, Khara O' Taryn - Karen Michelle

Oh Goddess of light and love please accept my thanks for my new job which has allowed me the time I need in which to rediscover myself and my path. Thanks to you for your forgiveness and opening the heart of my lawful husband to divorce me.. I know you do not recognize such laws so for your forgiveness and mercy I am thankful. Thanks to you for my continued good health and the health of my children which you blessed me with. I continue to show them the option of the craft and allow them to choose their own path. My heart is thankful for the grace and peace which you have bestowed upon me.

I offer my heart for you to direct this time and I give my vow that this time I will truly listen to the words you place in my heart.

I call again upon Air, Fire and Sea to bolster me in the trials which are before me and on Earth for I am Earth and she is me and I require the knowledge of the hills, the heart of the woods and the peace of the flowers to help me survive what lies ahead.

I protect this prayer for all who see that no evil be set free for this is very dear to me! As I will so mote it be!

Khara O’ Taryn - Joy in Earth - Chelle

[ChelleOfShadows]

Praise and thanks to the Goddess for a beautiful day!! Thanks that though the night was stormy the sun rose again this morning. Praise to Unelanuki for her beautiful sunrise and the warmth she bestowed upon my face as I watched her pull the sun from the sea.

I thank you that you have given me the ability to once again go back to my roots, call on my element and I am yet again able to fly through the night knowing in your circle my physical body is once again safe from harm. Thank you for allowing me this place to come and learn and enjoy brothers and sisters in you! Thank you for the vision of Gran and her joy in knowing I have not forgotten all that she taught me!

I seek forgiveness for my ignorance and haste when I last was offering praise to you, please understand even today your children are not always accepted and understood.

Thank you for you bounty and for the health and peace you have bestowed upon me and the children you blessed me with. I call on Air and Fire and Water for the strength in the days to come. As the trials grow nearer I must admit mother I am deeply afraid. I call on Earth for I am Earth and she is me for the strength of her mountains and the peace of her valleys. Please fill me with the power to face what lies ahead with calmness and dignity!

I protect this prayer for all who see that no evil be set free for this is very dear to me! As I will so mote it be!

Khara O’ Taryn - Joy in Earth - Chelle

[ChelleOfShadows]

Praise and thanks to Unelanuki for another beautiful sunrise and a beautifuls day!!

Thanks and adoration to the Goddess for allowing me the chance to once again take joy in my life and my children in the simple things. Your guidance tonight I beg as I allow JW to take part in his first ritual to call upon his element. I know he is ready and still open to many things, so your protection around your circle tonight of nights is essential.

I am not going to pray over my fears and worries today of days. I just give you my heart and praise for allowing me to be one of your children!! For opening your arms to my son. I figured with all the fireworks tonight it was a good night for him to open himself.

I give pure praise for I remember my first ritual when I called upon Earth and the flowers sprang up around me, I only hope that as JW's element is water we do not get too drenched!

I call upon Air, Fire and Water to add to Earth for I am Earth and she is me allow me the patience and wisdom required in teaching tonight and from this night forward.

I protect this prayer for all who see that no evil be set free for this is very dear to me! As I will so mote it be!

Khara O’ Taryn - Joy in Earth - Chelle

[ChelleOfShadows]

Words fail me all I can do is prostrate myself in thanksgiving. I know you saw him tonight my son and now yours. Ha has studied so hard and worked so hard to learn the ritual and has spent hours in meditation to discover his element. I know that pride may goeth before a fall Goddess but my heart came near to bursting watching my little man call on water and feel the fine spray blow across your circle. The joy and amazement on his face had to of touched your heart as it did mine. Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!!!

I protect this prayer for all who see that no evil be set free for this is very dear to me! As I will so mote it be!

Khara O’ Taryn - Joy in Earth - Chelle

[ChelleOfShadows]

A beautiful day and I spent it indoors mother being a kitchen witch. I hope the candles, oils and lotions I created today will have you approval. The shampoo smells great I hope it works. It was an amazing vacation you allowed me today I thank you. W wanted to do everything over again. I hope you enlightened his meditation. Thank you for my health and the kids health!! Grant me sleep and a fine morning.

I protect this prayer for all who see that no evil be set free for this is very dear to me! As I will so mote it be!

Khara O’ Taryn - Joy in Earth - Chelle

[ChelleOfShadows]

Thanks to the Goddess for yet another day in the life. Thanks to Ancamma for the beautiful storm she bestowed upon us this morning. Thanks to Hera, Anu and Isis, mothers of all for making sure the electric came back on this afternoon. I know you saw mother as our son rejoiced in the storm. Thank you for letting me share in that. Give me a restful and fulfilling sleep mother with no dreams to plague me.

I protect this prayer for all who see that no evil be set free for this is very dear to me! As I will so mote it be!

Khara O’ Taryn - Joy in Earth - Chelle

[ChelleOfShadows]

I give thanks to the Goddess for the patience which has been a constant gift this weekend. The children she blessed me with. It was not just once I considered a banishment spell. My thanks mother for letting them all be in bed and asleep. The peace you have given me is such a balm to my raw and frayed nerves.

I ask of the God Posiedon and the Goddess Ancamma please take your blessing of water away for a few days and allow my home to not be submerged.

I pray for the knowledge I need to make the right decisions tomorrow when meeting with JW's teacher. It would be a blessing if I knew if he was to receive the scholarship to SeaCrest beforehand. Give me sight and the ability to keep my temper.

I call tonight on Air, Fire, Water and Earth for I am Earth and she is me. Grant me the the patience of your fields, the knowing of your creatures and plants and the courage of even the smallest of your creatures. I will need all for tomorrow and the trials to come.

Thank you Goddess for bringing to a place in my life where I am safe and happy!

I protect this prayer for all who see that no evil be set free for this is very dear to me! As I will so mote it be!

Khara O’ Taryn - Joy in Earth - Chelle

[ChelleOfShadows]

I lift my heart in thanksgiving Goddess for the day which was bestowed upon me. I was not late even though traffic was terrible and the weather even worse. The meeting with the school was postponed until 2 weeks away which will allow me to know if JW has received the scholarship and how much it will be for. I took the things you placed in my visions and put them in action and not only did it work wonders but I am sure you saw Duston looking for extra things to do to help. Mother what can I say except thank you!!

I felt as if I had actually accomplished something at my new job today, 7 bids out all by myself, I think I have gotten the hang of it and again thank you!

My heart is still heavy and though I seek a vision it is all still blurred about the trial. Mother whatever shall I do?? Please speak to my heart and give me strength. I am so torn with everything happening. I have no choice but to testify, they will subpeona me. Mother help me please, I am so torn and so tired of medications and Dr's who think they can get in my head. Please please put it in his heart and mind that we are through. His continuous phone calls, letters and cards do nothing but put ideas into the boys heads that they will have their life back. Mother I know he is not my destiny, I have told him he is no longer my husband. It is the games he is playing with the children which have to stop. Give me the strength to keep children from their father.

I call on Air and Fire and Water with Earth for I am Earth and she is me, I beseech of her the strength of the roots from the deepest wood, the wisdom of the ancientsand the peace of the shade. I give thanks to each for their power and might.

I protect this prayer for all who see that no evil be set free for this is very dear to me! As I will so mote it be!

Khara O’ Taryn - Joy in Earth - Chelle

[ChelleOfShadows]

Oh Mother I beseach of you quiet the fluttering of my heart, still the anger in my soul. I know the visions which you have given me and the path which must be taken, but now is not the time which you set aside for this battle. I sense the stirrings and the discord. You have to see what is going on amongst your children. I beg of you Mother put the words in my heart to cool the simmering pot as the time for boiling is not upon us. A cleansing of your children is in order, there is blood on the moon Mother and whether you placed it there as a warning, or the enemy placed it there I am unsure. I seek visions which escape me. I fear flight for I leave myself open. I have no coven Mother to bring me back and keep my body safe. I give you thanks for your wisdom and for the peace which you bestow upon me. Open your circle to me, allow me to know why it is to be cast.

I call upon Air and Fire and Water. Come to me and join me for I am Earth and she is me. Allow me th stirrings of the wind, the coolness of the rain and the protection of fire, with the strength of marble to fight the battle to come.

I protect this prayer for all who see, not to be misled by me. For this is mine to be set free, as I will so mote it be.

Khara O'Taryn - Joy in Earth - Chelle

[ChelleOfShadows]

I bring praise and thanksgiving to the Goddess. My heart is yours to lead in the path which you have allowed me to follow. I beg of you to bring peace into my being. Help me to regain what I have lost. Calm my fear which leads to incompetance and keeps me on a constant state of worry. Lighten and soften my words so that I not appear as harsh as I see myself and as I feel I sound to others. Help me regain the patience which you bestowed upon me and helped me learn many times the hardest way possible. I praise you for you wisdom and guidance and beg your mercy for my tormented mind. I light the sacred candles to your honor, I call on Air, Fire and Water to guard me for I am Earth and she is me. I give thanks for the strength of the rock, the gentleness of the breeze, the warmth of the fire and the cooling of the water. Thank you!

I protect this prayer for all who see that no evil be set free for this is very dear to me! As I will so mote it be!

Khara - Chelle

[ChelleOfShadows]

I call on Fire, for your warmth and protection, I light a candle inscribed to your honor. Fire which comforts, Fire which turns, a Fire to harm none as it burns.

I call on Air, for your cooling breezes and your cleansing winds. I light a candle inscribed to your honor. Air which blows, Air which flies, Air to harm none as it goes by.

I call on Water, for your life giving. I light a candle inscribed to you in your honor. Water which boils, Water which cools, Water to harm none in stream, river or pools.

I call on Earth, for I am Earth and she is me. I light a candle inscibed to your honor. Earth which shares with us her bounty, the glory of her mountains, the splendor of her plains, and the harvest which she yeilds. Earth which trembles, Earth which grows, Earth to harm none as she sows.

Upon these elements I make my stand, to honor them this time at hand. I take the strength they give to me. As I will so mote it be!

[ChelleOfShadows]

Oh Mother help me. I have heard the wisdom you have placed in my heart. I have looked into the crystal to see what must be done. I have placed protection around my home, my family, our vehicles. I have done all I know to do. Tell me where to look. Tell me what knowledge I must seek to ensure the safety of the children you have blessed me with. To know my parents will be safe, thought they are not followers. Help my earthly mother I beseach of you. Allow her to know the power inside of her and help her learn to use it. Her leaving has left me alone and afraid yet again. Open my earthly fathers heart to the teachings of his forefathers. He has great power which he has turned his back on, but which will be essential to allow us to continue. Mother I am not ready for what you have shown me must be done. I am no teacher. I have never sought a coven. Others muddy the magick my Mother, I beg of you bring them to me so that I would not be forced to seek them out. I have never shared myself or my powers with others except those of my blood or my heart. Please Mother I beg of you help me to do what must be done to allow the children you blessed me with to live the life for which you chose them!

Let not my fear leave my heart, this is not my place to start. Let noone be misled by me, as I will so mote it be!

Khara

[ChelleOfShadows]

Mother I thank youfor a peaceful day. I ask for a dreamless sleep, as my recent dreams and visions have made me worry and ill. Thank you Mother, I take myself soon to rest!!!

Let not my fear leave my heart, this is not my place to start. Let noone be misled by me, as I will so mote it be!

Khara

[ChelleOfShadows]

Mother I thank you for the past few days of peace. I don't believe the sun could have been brighter nor the nights more peaceful. The meeting with the school went well and I am happy with the decision I made and confident it was what you led me to do.

I ask your protection over the children tomorrow, that all will be well with their appointments. I give thanks that you saw fit to bless me with these beautiful children.

A dreamless and soothing sleep I am seeking mother, and maybe just for a day or two my allergies to Florida ease up. Thank you mother, I have found some of the peace which I have been seeking.

I protect this prayer for all who see that no evil be set free for this is very dear to me! As I will so mote it be!

Khara

[ChelleOfShadows]

Oh mother please I beg of you, he is my first born, my baby. He has chosen your path. He has worked so hard for so long before I let him come before you so I was sure. Please mother, I cannot lose this child. He is my baby. Let this that they have found be benign. Let it be no more than a freckle on his skin. Mother I beseach you to hear my plea. To know my heart and that I cannot lose him. He is my angel of light. My strength on earth. Oh mother I am prostrate before you begging of you please do not let this that they have found be cancer on the son which you blessed me with. The son whom you saved from death at birth, again as a toddler. Mother please I beg of you save this child of my heart and soul. This child who is yours not only by birth but by choice.

I beg of Poseidon, please here this lowly witch's plea. My son, my angel who has called upon you for blessing. My son whom I adore, please bless him, make him healthy, make him whole.

I call on Gaia, Goddess of Earth, on Cailleach her celtic sister in Earth, for I am Earth and she is me please my Goddesses bless my child, heal my child. Make hime whole.

I beg of Anu, Hera and Isis, Mothers all, please bless my child, heal my child, make him whole. My soul, my heart, my life for his.

I place a balm of healing, to soothe comfort and heal, I ask for blessings, I beg for his life.

Keep this prayer just for me, as it is not what others should see, this is mine and just for me, as I will so mote it be!!!!!

Michelle - mother of John

[ChelleOfShadows]

I beg of Anu, Hera and Isis, Mothers all, please bless my child, heal my child, make him whole. My soul, my heart, my life for his.

I beg of Poseidon, please hear this lowly witch's plea. My son, my angel who has called upon you for blessing. Whom you have blessed with power over his element and your realm, water. My son whom I adore, please bless him, make him healthy, make him whole.

I call on Gaia, Goddess of Earth, on Cailleach her Celtic sister, on Selu their Cherokee sister in Earth, for I am Earth and she is me please my Goddesses bless my child, heal my child. Make him whole.

Rosemary for comfort, Jade for healing, Iris for wisdom. I offer now to my Goddesses and God for my son.

I place a balm of healing, to soothe comfort and heal, I ask for blessings, I beg for his life.

Keep this prayer just for me, as it is not what others should see, this is mine and just for me, as I will so mote it be!!!!!

Michelle - mother of John

[ChelleOfShadows]

Oh Mother, I feel that I am only capable of whining and crying to you. My life has taken a turn which has led me down a road you never showed me. I cannot see in the glass, the water, the crystal, the runes. Where am I Mother? I have sought your answers for every step I have taken and yet I am still here lost and confused. I have completed every ritual I know, worked every calming charm I know. I wear enough stones to become my own mine. I beseach of you Mother, open my eyes tonight, show me how to see, whether by glass, water, crystal or the runes. I know no other way to see.

Mother you gave me the priviledge of being a witch, I am only a simple witch and would have been hung in Salem. I know no great spells, I cannot nor would not conjure demons or the dark. I have looked toward the light my whole life. Yet even when I stir the wind there is a hint of stench in the breeze.

I beg of you Mother show me what I have either allowed into my life, or what has forced it's way in. Show me how to banish this that has shadowed my heart.

I keep this prayer close to my heart. This is not the end but the start. I ask no evil be set free, for this is mine and just for me. As I will so mote it be!!

[ChelleOfShadows]

I give thanks to the Goddess, for her healing, for her soothing, for the visions she has given me!! Thank you Mother, my heart is at peace. Thank you for my son, I have such hope in him, not only in the path Mother but you can see as you have put it in my heart and the crystal he is destined to be a great healer. I thank you Mother for allowing me the visions to bring me peace.

Mother I beseach of you on behalf of my gypsy sister. Work in her spirit, she is uneasy, it disturbs her rest, it disturbs her dreams, it disturbs her path. Give her the peace you have been so giving as to have bestowed upon me!! Allow her the knowing of you and the comfort of you which you have allowed me.

Mother she is young, she is still learning, I don't think she realizes the full potential of her power. Give her the strength of her potential now Mother to get her through the pain and suffering she is in and allow her to see what she can be once she is able to open her heart truly and practice the path that was meant for her.

I send her my strength, as much positive energy as I can send. I have had candles burning for her since Saturday!! Give her peace Mother, give her sight!!

I keep this prayer close to my heart, for it is my place not others to start. Let noone be misled by me. As I will so mote it be!!

Khara - gypsy sister

[ChelleOfShadows]

Mother I raise my hands in thanksgiving and open my heart toyour words tonight. Hear my cry and speak unto me!! I ask for an answer to soothe my weary heart.

I call on Air and Fire and Water for their cooling breezes, the light of the flame and the healing of the water. I call on Earth for I am Earth and she is me I ask for the strength of her cliffs, the wisdom of her forests and the serenity of the valley.

I protect this prayer for all who see that no evil be set free for this is very dear to me! As I will so mote it be!

Khara

[ChelleOfShadows]

Mother I ask of you, receive your child, a true Grandfather of my heart unto your welcome arms. Give him the praise and adoration he deserves for his adoption of the heart for me when I had no family to turn to. Let him know his guidance did not go unappreciated and my heart is weary and sore in the loss of his paretage, guidance and love. He held me up when I could not go on any longer. He came to my side for the birth of my daughter to make sure I survived. He talked to me every night for the last 5 years and now his is with you. And though I know I can takl to him, to not hear his voice one last time shatters my heart! Let this be a sign of my love and friendship for my Everlasting friend.

[)O( ~ Khara~ )O(]

Mother I give thanks unto you for confirming what you have shown me!! I praise you for opening my heart with no prejudice and allowing me to see what can be!! I ask for your blessing on this meeting mother that I do not speak words of cruelty or anger.

I ask you mother, open his heart to my words and help him to see it will be on YOUR terms mother that he comes back to me.

I thank you mother!

I keep this prayer close to my heart. This is not the end but the start. I ask no evil be set free, for this is mine and just for me. As I will so mote it be!!

[)O( ~ Khara~ )O(]

Mother I thank you for allowing me the priviledge of being one of your children. That you have chosen me to be a mother myself. I thank you for the beautiful children you have blassed me with. Their love for me has sustained me through the most trying of times. Thank you for the family you have shown me here. My sister who has held my hand and heard my rants when noone else was here to listen.

I ask your blessing upon me and mine during the very trying times ahead. The holidays and then the trial. As well mother your blessing please on my job search.

I take these words and set them free. To the one who's eyes are to see. For this is mine and just for me. As I will so mote it be!

[)O( ~ Khara~ )O(]

Mother you have yet again thrown my world into turmoil.

First you place it in my heart to stand behind the man who broke my heart, then you bring back to me the one who healed it. They both need me.

Mother they both need me. They both say they love me. They both could die. John is my husband, he cheated, lied and stole from me and his children. Owein is my love, my friend, my heart and he may not live the year.

John says he wioll respect the path. Owein walks it beside me. John has to hurt to love. Owein shares the hurt to earn the love.

Mother I come to you and ask that you please remove one from my path by his choice. Please do not make me choose.

I lay my heart on the altar of Anu,
With oil and incense hear my prayer.
Light my path with what to do,
Show my heart how it should care.

I ask of this not just for me,
but so that one can be set free.
Open my eyes and help me see,
As I will so mote it be!

[)O( ~ Khara~ )O(]

Mother I raise my voice in thanksgiving. So many things have come together, so many of my prayers you have answered. I have the strength to stand alone, the faith to make that stand and the heart to stay my path.

Your grace that you have bestowed upon me has allowed me this wonderful job, a clearness of vision as to where you wish my heart to reside, surprised I am it is with neither, yet as this peace is something I have been bereft of for these many months. I cherish it now the more.

My heart and voice I raise to Anu!
Oils, incense and garlands I lay at her altar!

I thank thee Mother for your love,
For the sun, moon and stars above.
I thank you for this peace of mind,
For allowing me to have the time.
To share myself and to love free,
And do all that you ask of me.

I protect this prayer for all who see that no evil be set free for this is very dear to me! As I will so mote it be!

Khara

edited for not being able to spell!!!

[)O( ~ Khara~ )O(]

Mother I come to you in thanksgiving. For the health and joy of the children you blessed me with. For my own health. For a roof over my head and food on the table. For a job I love, and a family I can cling to.

I give you praise for providing me with all I need.

Mother, it is Yule time. I am still alone. Even the children are asking me to find some one. I've never asked but please mother put he who is of the path in my path!

Thank you.

[ChelleOfShadows]

Mother I come to you with a heavy spirit. My heart is sore and my feelings are bruised. This week of weeks which is always so hard for me, these years that end in 5. They tear at my spirit, there has yet to be one that I have not lost someone dearer than life to me. I get overprotective, bossy and just I don't know. I spend my time wondering whom I love will either die or forsake me. Both of which have repeatedly occured in the 5 years. Just this year mother I beg of you let this be the 5 year that starts a new cycle. A cycle of life, a cycle of love, a cycle of being.

I pray to Anu with offerings of candles and incense,
I pray to Selu with offerings of grain and herbs,
I pray to Hera with offerings of fruit and wine,
I ask of you my mothers to comfort me in my despair,
To uphold my faith in life, light, love and peace,
To take my heart and prayers and heal me!
As I will, So Mote It Be!

[)O( ~ Khara~ )O(]

Mother I come to you in despair. Have I not, your daughter, been faithful, have I not followed the path as I was taught. Am I not raising the children you blessed me with on the path. WHY??? Is this yet another test of my faith? Have I not been strong enough in my protection of all who are mine? My faith has not wavered though my heart is shattered.

Mother, I know all will be well in the end. It's just that the end will now be years down the road. You have spent all this time leading me back to him and yet now he will be taken away from me. You have also placed another in my path who stirs my heart, soul and mind. Yet he belongs to another. My heart and my soul are in such turmoil. Mother, I beseach of you to give me peace.

Mother in truth, I ask of you, let my words be heard on Friday. Let me reach at least 6 of the 12. His life is on the line here Mother, please open you heart to him and let the words spoken be heard by those who need to listen.

I send this prayer for all to see,
To save the one who set me free.
A friend a foe a lover true,
A husband, father, knight in blue.
His life is here in other's hands,
Because of the corruption of man.
My heart, my soul, cry to thee,
My Goddess please, let him be free.
For as I will, SO MOTE IT BE!!!!

[)O( ~ Khara~ )O(]

Mother - guide this to completion. In this I pray that you let me win, just this once, for the children!