this retreat is in October and i'm going to it.

i have sent an e-mail to Fr. Z and even called him.

he's a great guy.

i'm really looking forward to this.

(rei's secret is out)

How exciting! Praise be to Jesus that you are considering the priesthood! So, as a priest you will be a military chaplain, is that it?

Prayers for you!

yes ma'am

this is what he told me on his e-mail

Reinnier,

Great talking to you this morning! I am so happy that you are persevering in your discernment of a special call. It seems to me that you do have it...it's up to you what you will do with it. As I told you on the phone, each one of us is unique, and we experience our call in a very personal and unique way. However, I can tell you this: you will never regret having followed this gentle "tug" at your heart. Remember, happiness does not come from outside; it comes from within. In fact, it's a bi-product of a meaningful life. By responding to our calling, we discover the meaning for our journey on this earth.

I did call Fr. Randall Vashon, the vocation director of the diocese of Metuchen, NJ. I gave him your phone number and I expect him to call you even today.

I added your name to our list of candidates for October retreat, and will try to find you a sponsor.

I wish you all the best!
God bless,

Fr. Z.

Ch, Capt Zenon Bochnak
AF Catholic Chaplain Recruiter
550 D Street West, Suite 1
Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4527

Again, Prayers for you! You'll be in mine before our Eucharistic King, when I enter the monastery.

God bless you.

PRAISE BE TO OUR LORD, JESUS CHRIST!!!

That's awesome! my Prayers go out for you.

thanks everybody

That's wonderful!

i guess you wouldn't be introducing me to any more of your girlfriends.

doesn't hurt to try

try what father?

Dude, are you in the service?
If so, rank and branch?
Rock on dude!
In JMJ, L.

yeah just don't call me dude

i'm a SrA (Senior Airman = E-4)
United States Air Force

Sweet deal, sah! I hope all goes well for you! Bringing that gift into your military life sure would be somethin', eh?

Sir yes Sir!

Um, that's awesome Sir. I have to say that I commend you. I wanted to join the military mainly to be a MP (Military Police, for those who don't knwo what MP is) and ended up getting a job at the Cop Shop (near where I grew up) for a few years as an officer, so never really joined the Army. But anywhoo....yeah....I have the most ultimate respect for all people who serve in the Armed Forces. Whenever I see someone in uniform, I march up to them and immediately thank them for serving this wonderful country we live in.

Yeah....rock on Sir!

Lauren

that's awesome.

wow a fan.

we get so much paparazzi's when we're in uniform. especially when we're in DCU's (Deser Camauflage Uniform). everybody shakes our hand and everything. mainly at airports these type of things happen.

they bump up our seats to 1st class because we're coming back from Iraq.

great stuff.

that's so wonderful Rei! I am really excited for you!

That's awesome! Prayers for you!

thanks claire

thanks

it's gonna be held in Philly.
12-15 October.

and they pay for everything.

lodging

airfare

food.

i'll be going in a few days

awesome awesome weekend

when i'm done with my enlistment i decided that i want to enter the seminary and discern some more.

i'm in chicago right now.

darvon please pick me up at the airport. if you happen to be on.

if anybody sees her around please let her know.

what was in PHILLY...I live 5 minutes from PHILLY!!!!

what i posted