It's been a while..........

I know it's been a while... well, I've been busy, and even when I've had time, I haven't had anything to say... and still don't really!

I have been going to the Y more often and hopefully that will "reduce body mass", and that will allow me to start the family we've been waiting forsince forever!

Also, Jon Paul and I, along with my mom and dad, brother and fiance, are planning a trip to Europe next summer... first and foremost to attend my friend, Anna's, wedding in Sweden... but while we're "in the area", we're trying to hit a bit of Rome, Vienna, Gaming, and Salzburg while we're at it. We are looking forward to it SOOOO much! There's just something about Europe that makes my heart yearn to go back more and more (this will be my 3rd time in Europe, plus a month in India - a total of 6 months out of the US)... I just love traveling and seeing the richness of history and how it cannot be separated from the Catholic faith - talk about boosting my faith and zeal!

Anywho - that's about all that's going on here. School is going very well - my class is fantastic... and God is just so good to me. Praise God!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

I am ON TIME with an Anniversary Greeting!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, MOM AND DAD! 29 years and still going strong! Thank you for being such a wonderful witness of love and committment to me, our family, and the world!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Our Lady!

As usual, I am late with a birthday greeting...

A Saint in our Midst

Last weekend, Jon Paul and I - along with our good friends Joe and Erica (and Thomas and Rosemarie), had the honor and priveledge of attending an ordination. What a specatular experience!

Brother Nathan Cromly, now Father Nathan, is, without a doubt in my mind, a saint.

Why? He is the most humble person I have ever met (Mass readings today). He knows exactly what to say at exactly the right time. He spends every second of his life doing the ministry of God's work, and now, he has the priviledge of doing His work in a much more intimate way, which will, I'm positive, only confirm his seat in heaven...

And yes, Jon Paul and I were able to recieve a blessing from him (which was totally amazing) and able to attend and witnes the first time he celebrated Mass. What a blessing for us, indeed!

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Jon Paul and I recieving the blessing
Fr. Nathan recieving his vestments

Fr. Nathan walking up the isle for his first Mass.