curious events continued...

That night, as I was getting ready for bed my God-daughter called me hysterically crying. I was in shock because she is like me and normally tries to hide her tears, but something was different. When I asked her why she was crying she said "Because I don't want you to be a nun". I was shocked, she had been so excitedwhen I first told her the news. She explained that she didn't think she would still be able to do  theatreand that she wouldn't be able to go to mass anymore (as I have been in charge in both these areas) Itold her that I am not becoming a nun, and explained to her the difference between a nun and sister, and toldher can call me and write to me, and that I promised when I came for home visits I would spend as muchtime as possible with her. She then told me "Are you Happy? If you are happy, i am happy for you, But,if you decide that this isn't what you want, and stay I will be happy then, too" I started crying, but hid thisfrom her. I feel as if I am abandoning her in a way, but at the same time, I feel this will be an extraordinaryexperience for her (perhaps as much as it will be for me). I told her that we would spend as much time as possible together before I leave in the summer (I haven't the heart to tell her I leave 2 days afterher birthday). And the 2 of us WILL make the most of  our time together. Guaranteed.


Sunday---


I arrived at my church early, as I started doing after the October retreat in Panhandle, to spend time with Jesus and in prayer. As I was praying, I saw the deacon watching me out of the corner of my eye, and he smiled at me. If you knew my deacon, you would know how interesting this is. 
      I had just sat back in the pew and he (the deacon) approached me saying..."you remember how you used to altar serve when you were a little one. Well, I might need a server for this mas---a test of your vocation, the holy spirit is open as am I...now all we need is you" 
I loved serving, and actually do miss it, so of course I said Yes... if it was needed. Which it turned out not to be. 

   This mass was the Rite of Entrance for our Confirmation Candidates. Beautiful to see all 15 of our youth state that they wish to be confirmed and the reasons why--They all WANT to be confirmed, that is the most spectacular thing!






I guess that wasn't so curious...but in any event, my weekend was full of up and downs, I am so glad it ended on an up note though!