Hi everyone. I finally got up enough nerve to contact the community. They have a retreat house next to the convent where I'll be staying for a few weeks. It looks like late May through June right now. Please pray for me.
irish
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This is the Norbertine Community??
How wonderful! I will definitely pray for you!
How wonderful! I will definitely pray for you!
Wonderful! Keep us updated!
QUOTE(praying4carmel @ Mar 7 2008, 05:35 PM) 
This is the Norbertine Community??
How wonderful! I will definitely pray for you!
How wonderful! I will definitely pray for you!
Yes. It turns out that I'm free to go a couple months earlier than planned and Mother Mary Augustine said to come. I don't know much more yet. Updates to come.
irish
Update from me. I'm back in the States and will be visiting the Norbertine Nuns from June 2-the July 4th holiday. I stopped off to see my family and they are a little bemused but rather positive on the whole. Mom is a Secular Carmelite and that helps.
I'm very grateful to you all. I'd never heard of the Norbertines and really had seen nothing that seemed like "my monastery" until I saw the post here.
I'll be spending the triduum in retreat at my Spiritual Director's priory. You are all in my prayers. Please pray for me.
Michaela
I'm very grateful to you all. I'd never heard of the Norbertines and really had seen nothing that seemed like "my monastery" until I saw the post here.
I'll be spending the triduum in retreat at my Spiritual Director's priory. You are all in my prayers. Please pray for me.
Michaela
QUOTE(irishdancer @ Mar 18 2008, 01:50 PM)
Update from me. I'm back in the States and will be visiting the Norbertine Nuns from June 2-the July 4th holiday. I stopped off to see my family and they are a little bemused but rather positive on the whole. Mom is a Secular Carmelite and that helps.
I'm very grateful to you all. I'd never heard of the Norbertines and really had seen nothing that seemed like "my monastery" until I saw the post here.
I'll be spending the triduum in retreat at my Spiritual Director's priory. You are all in my prayers. Please pray for me.
Michaela
I'm very grateful to you all. I'd never heard of the Norbertines and really had seen nothing that seemed like "my monastery" until I saw the post here.
I'll be spending the triduum in retreat at my Spiritual Director's priory. You are all in my prayers. Please pray for me.
Michaela
Has anyone put up this link yet? It is a blog by a priest who said Mass there
BLOG ABOUT NORBERTINE NUNS
and I'm sure this one has been up before, but here it is again
SLIDESHOW OF NUNS
I think this is a beautiful community.
My dad sent me this link. St. Mary's
He said that after reading it he had "no problem picturing you along side the implacable novice." What I liked is thinking of all of us, good women and good men, who can become what we are meant to be. I hope this makes sense. Please pray for my sister, she's pretty upset about the whole thing.
Michaela
He said that after reading it he had "no problem picturing you along side the implacable novice." What I liked is thinking of all of us, good women and good men, who can become what we are meant to be. I hope this makes sense. Please pray for my sister, she's pretty upset about the whole thing.
Michaela
Hey Michaela! That's so great you're visiting this community!
And that's so neat, you Irish dance! I used to take Irish dance and I really loved it :j And I noticed in the Check-in thread, you're on tour with Riverdance!? That's so awesome!! I love Riverdance!
Prayers for you and your sister!
And that's so neat, you Irish dance! I used to take Irish dance and I really loved it :j And I noticed in the Check-in thread, you're on tour with Riverdance!? That's so awesome!! I love Riverdance!
Prayers for you and your sister!
Thats Great news Irish!
Prayers that this is where God is calling you and for your sister as well.
Prayers that this is where God is calling you and for your sister as well.
Hi again. Time for another update.
I will spend Sat. and Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend with my family and then take my Dad's Cherokee (He gets my VW Bug while I'm away.) to drive to the Monastery. It's a beautiful drive from the Whidbey Island --parent's home-- to California. I'm giving myself a couple extra days as I'm not due to arrive until June 2.
I tried the work jumper on and didn't recognize myself. My BFF Tabetha said I looked like a sixth or seventh grader in uniform. No make-up, no earrings, and hair in a braid.
I have no obligations other than my folks' anniversary party and so am free to discern. Please keep me in your prayers. The next few weeks are not without challenges. Some gentle goodbyes to be said to colleagues and mentors who can not be expected to understand; but the relationships we share merits the truth of why I'm going in another direction. ALso I am dropping Alley Khat (my heart) off with my parents. She thinks it's a visit but it's for good.
Happy spring to all!!
Michaela
I will spend Sat. and Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend with my family and then take my Dad's Cherokee (He gets my VW Bug while I'm away.) to drive to the Monastery. It's a beautiful drive from the Whidbey Island --parent's home-- to California. I'm giving myself a couple extra days as I'm not due to arrive until June 2.
I tried the work jumper on and didn't recognize myself. My BFF Tabetha said I looked like a sixth or seventh grader in uniform. No make-up, no earrings, and hair in a braid.
I have no obligations other than my folks' anniversary party and so am free to discern. Please keep me in your prayers. The next few weeks are not without challenges. Some gentle goodbyes to be said to colleagues and mentors who can not be expected to understand; but the relationships we share merits the truth of why I'm going in another direction. ALso I am dropping Alley Khat (my heart) off with my parents. She thinks it's a visit but it's for good.
Happy spring to all!!
Michaela
QUOTE(irishdancer @ Apr 27 2008, 04:37 PM)
Hi again. Time for another update.
I will spend Sat. and Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend with my family and then take my Dad's Cherokee (He gets my VW Bug while I'm away.) to drive to the Monastery. It's a beautiful drive from the Whidbey Island --parent's home-- to California. I'm giving myself a couple extra days as I'm not due to arrive until June 2.
I tried the work jumper on and didn't recognize myself. My BFF Tabetha said I looked like a sixth or seventh grader in uniform. No make-up, no earrings, and hair in a braid.
I have no obligations other than my folks' anniversary party and so am free to discern. Please keep me in your prayers. The next few weeks are not without challenges. Some gentle goodbyes to be said to colleagues and mentors who can not be expected to understand; but the relationships we share merits the truth of why I'm going in another direction. ALso I am dropping Alley Khat (my heart) off with my parents. She thinks it's a visit but it's for good.
Happy spring to all!!
Michaela
I will spend Sat. and Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend with my family and then take my Dad's Cherokee (He gets my VW Bug while I'm away.) to drive to the Monastery. It's a beautiful drive from the Whidbey Island --parent's home-- to California. I'm giving myself a couple extra days as I'm not due to arrive until June 2.
I tried the work jumper on and didn't recognize myself. My BFF Tabetha said I looked like a sixth or seventh grader in uniform. No make-up, no earrings, and hair in a braid.
I have no obligations other than my folks' anniversary party and so am free to discern. Please keep me in your prayers. The next few weeks are not without challenges. Some gentle goodbyes to be said to colleagues and mentors who can not be expected to understand; but the relationships we share merits the truth of why I'm going in another direction. ALso I am dropping Alley Khat (my heart) off with my parents. She thinks it's a visit but it's for good.
Happy spring to all!!
Michaela
Good luck and you will be in my prayers!
Jessica
I am so Happy for you!
Please know that you are in my continued prayers and may the Lord Bless you richly!
Peace and safe travels!
Nancy
Please know that you are in my continued prayers and may the Lord Bless you richly!
Peace and safe travels!
Nancy
Prayers and Irish blessings from another step dancer. It will be dearly missed, but wait 'til you see how helpful that ability to focus is. Now your heart will dance instead of your feet!
Wow! Sounds really great!
Now, will this "visit" pour right over into postulancy? How is your sister doing?
You're in our prayers!
Lauren
Now, will this "visit" pour right over into postulancy? How is your sister doing?
You're in our prayers!
Lauren
QUOTE(littlesister @ Apr 29 2008, 12:15 AM)
Prayers and Irish blessings from another step dancer. It will be dearly missed, but wait 'til you see how helpful that ability to focus is. Now your heart will dance instead of your feet!
Dear, very dear, Sister. Thank you for your understanding. It is a gift for my heart.
QUOTE(the lords sheep @ Apr 29 2008, 02:19 PM)
Wow! Sounds really great!
Now, will this "visit" pour right over into postulancy? How is your sister doing?
You're in our prayers!
Lauren
Now, will this "visit" pour right over into postulancy? How is your sister doing?
You're in our prayers!
Lauren
In August it will be time for my family and other business. If all goes well, I will ask to return in the Fall. My sister is struggling. We will have time together at the family reunion in August. Please keep us all in your prayers.
gratefully,
Michaela
Hi again,
I'm in the midst of packing and cleaning. My friend who is helping me with this chaos told me to take a break and so--here I am. On Thursday I'll drive to my folks for a few days. On Sunday I'll begin my pilgrimage to Bethlehem Priory. I'm fortunate to be able to drive and stop as it seems good. I hope the trip will be a time of listening and letting go, a time for counting blessings and being grateful. You're all in my prayers.
Please pray for
Michaela
I'm in the midst of packing and cleaning. My friend who is helping me with this chaos told me to take a break and so--here I am. On Thursday I'll drive to my folks for a few days. On Sunday I'll begin my pilgrimage to Bethlehem Priory. I'm fortunate to be able to drive and stop as it seems good. I hope the trip will be a time of listening and letting go, a time for counting blessings and being grateful. You're all in my prayers.
Please pray for
Michaela
Prayers for you my friend!
Nancy
Nancy
That's wonderful, irishdancer!! They look so beautiful! Have a great discernment retreat there! God bless!
Safe Traveling and Happy Landings! We'll wait to hear how the trip went...
I'll give St. Christopher a poke for you 
I hope you have a wonderful month!
I hope you have a wonderful month!
Prayers for you I hope that you have a really lovely visit. God Bless you.
Hi friends
I'm posting from my folks' back porch while my Dad barbecues every form of meat known to humankind. Somehow I'd not mentioned before that the Sisters don't eat meat and when Mom found out on Thursday, she must have bought out the store. I'm not complaining. Not only will I have the most wonderful leftovers for my trip, I get to eat with my fingers today.
The dogs and cats are going berserk over the smell and Mom keeps telling Dad not to feed them but of course he is. I keep feeling happy and embarassed and choked up all at the same time. It's very humbling to see how much they love me. And trust me, I was not an easy kid.
ANyways, please pray for Catherine and Mick. This is bittersweet for them.
Tomorrow after Mass I'll leave the Island and spend a day in Seattle. Not going to drive much on Monday as I want to avoid the holiday traffic. Dad's car has ONSTAR so I feel confident about directions. I plan to drive 200-250 miles a day. Hoping to have to have a couple extra days in California before I go to the Monastery.
Mother tells me that there are lots of new babies (animal) and I am so looking forward to helping care for them.
I'll be posting along the way (and checking in with my folks and the Sisters as they all want to know where I am
) More from me once I hit the road. I'm praying especially for my fellow discerners who are also making visits this summer. Please pray for me.
and happy Feast of Corpus Christi!!
Michaela
I'm posting from my folks' back porch while my Dad barbecues every form of meat known to humankind. Somehow I'd not mentioned before that the Sisters don't eat meat and when Mom found out on Thursday, she must have bought out the store. I'm not complaining. Not only will I have the most wonderful leftovers for my trip, I get to eat with my fingers today.
The dogs and cats are going berserk over the smell and Mom keeps telling Dad not to feed them but of course he is. I keep feeling happy and embarassed and choked up all at the same time. It's very humbling to see how much they love me. And trust me, I was not an easy kid.
ANyways, please pray for Catherine and Mick. This is bittersweet for them.
Tomorrow after Mass I'll leave the Island and spend a day in Seattle. Not going to drive much on Monday as I want to avoid the holiday traffic. Dad's car has ONSTAR so I feel confident about directions. I plan to drive 200-250 miles a day. Hoping to have to have a couple extra days in California before I go to the Monastery.
Mother tells me that there are lots of new babies (animal) and I am so looking forward to helping care for them.
I'll be posting along the way (and checking in with my folks and the Sisters as they all want to know where I am
) More from me once I hit the road. I'm praying especially for my fellow discerners who are also making visits this summer. Please pray for me. and happy Feast of Corpus Christi!!
Michaela
QUOTE(irishdancer @ May 24 2008, 02:59 PM)
The dogs and cats are going berserk over the smell and Mom keeps telling Dad not to feed them but of course he is.
Sounds like my parents.
Prayers, Michaela.
Safe travels and watch out for the PDX drivers on I-5..
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Nancy
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Nancy
Hi ,
Just drove in to Mt. Shasta, CA. It's wet but beautiful! I am enjoying my last few days in tee shirts and jeans.
Please keep praying for me.
love and prayers,
Michaela
Just drove in to Mt. Shasta, CA. It's wet but beautiful! I am enjoying my last few days in tee shirts and jeans.
Please keep praying for me.
love and prayers,
Michaela
Oh, Michaela, I hope you get to read this (Couldn't post while in the convent...)
I'll pray for you, please pray for me!
(Couldn't post while in the convent...)I'll pray for you, please pray for me!
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I'm praying especially for my fellow discerners who are also making visits this summer. Please pray for me.
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