More Goodbyes

Here are some pics of the party we had on Wednesday:  (I could kick myself for not getting everyone's picture with a LEGO.  Oh, well :)

 

 

 

Almost There(!)

Today is the 10 day mark before entrance. Yesterday I went through my things to make sure that I have everything on the list packed. I had to exchange a couple things that were the wrong size, but it looks like I'm ready. It's a little ironic to be entering a part-Franciscan convent with two suitcases full of stuff and seven hangers with my shirts, vests, and skirts on them. And to think, it's just a person's bare necessities! (sort of)

Playing Opossum

This big guy came into our yard after being 'smoked out' of our neighbor's.  They had trees cut down in their yard and must have destroyed his home.  Mom opened the gate so he could escape, but she squealed when he practically ran over her feet!  :)

I also carved a home-grown pumpkin yesterday (thanks Grandpa!!).  I hope it makes for a pleasant attraction when some of my friends come over tomorrow...

Last night we went to a minor league baseball game.  Can you believe it? - our team won 6-1!  (That's a big deal for our little Lookouts.) 

Saying Goodbye

So my farewells are starting to begin now.  I've gone to lunch with my band director and I'll be going to dinner with my piano instructor this week.  My pastor put an announcement about Mike and I in the bulletin last Sunday.  I knew he was going to, but I forgot about it on the day of.  It took me awhile to figure out why so many people were coming up to me to wish me luck. 

It is only 18 days till entrance.  I've been catching up on letters and I'm trying to get more LEGO pics on the other blog.  How's this one look?

Mom and I did a lot of work in the yard. It's a lot different without the trees in the front. it's kind of hard to see from the third picture, but we basically pulled 1/3 of the vines up and planted 2 rose bushes, 1 crepe myrtle, 1 azalea, and a few flowers. The finished result looks pretty good, but it did a number on my hand.  I've had some mild attacks of carpal tunnel syndrome before, but this time it was really bad.  I slept with a brace on my hand/wrist.  It doesn't help that the difficulty is aggravated by playing the piano, the violin, the guitar, and using drum sticks; by fencing, typing, writing, and using a computer mouse; and by using a hoe, a shovel, a mattock, pruning clippers, and a sledge hammer.  Thankfully, it has gotten better as the day has progressed.  :)

The Leave Taking

Mike arrived safely at Mundelein yesterday evening.  I already miss him! 

Please keep all of us in your prayers as you remain in ours.

News

I was blessed this week to attend the first professions of two Sister Servants and to spend more time with my future sister-in-Christ, Brooke.  The two of us, Mom, and two friends from Texas visited the shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament before the profession.  We had two meals together and then attended three separate parties after the Profession Ceremony and Mass.  We had a great time!

Us Girls at the Shrine

Braving the Poison Ivy ;)

Hanging Out

Novice Running :P

Two Happy Sisters - Two Happy Bishops!
(The Newly Professed)

Then, this morning I got up (although still struggling with a cold/allergies) and drove an hour to a DMV in the middle of nowhere to take my driving test.  (I had several bad experiences with my local DMV and so decided to take a chance in travelling to another one.)  The people there were very nice and understanding.  And - can you believe it? - it only took them 45 minutes!  It took me three hours to get my permit.  I'm just SO glad its over with!

Kitty

Benny gets some time to relax in the open air while V sleeps.  Chasing the cat is a very popular game for 2-year-olds, apparently. Ben's been spending most of his time under Mr. Mike's bed.  Poor kitty-cat.  :) 

Hope you had a good Sunday!

Nuns Join In

This picture has been circulating around Facebook.  For all you non-Facebookers (like me), I thought you might enjoy this: