Laetitia's Oct 6, 2010 Entrance -- Celebration Thread!

[Sarah147]

Hello!

Laetitia will be entering a Dominican Religious Order on October 6, 2010. I'm so excited for her! Our PhatMass friend will be leaving and starting a beautiful new life! What can be more wonderful than the calling of giving your whole soul and life to Jesus forever?!


So let's celebrate! Have some fun ideas or fun photos? Or some words of congratulations? Beautiful songs, video, music, etc.? Here's the party.



Laetitia, how have you been feeling and what have you been doing before you enter?



Prayers for you Laetitia on this new journey.

God bless you.



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Edited September 30, 2010 by JoyfulLife

[Sarah147]

Is it a matter of modesty to avoid making individual going-away threads?


Maybe, but I'm...

[LaPetiteSoeur]

Mon Dieu vous tres benisse, Laetitia!

I'm so happy!!! And you couldn't have picked a better order: DOMINICANS FTW!!! [size="1"](every other order is great too....sorry I play favorites)[/size]



May St. Dominic watch over your journey to our Lord's Heart.

[laetitia crucis]

Awwwwwwww!

Thank you, Joyful!!

I bring you all some cake and ice cream to celebrate:

[url="http://www.southernplate.com/2008/09/apple-week-begins-todays-recipe-apple.html"]Apple Dapple Cake[/url] -- one of my favorites EVAR:
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Aaaand some tasty ice cream:
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Soooo....

- [b]What have I been feeling?[/b]

Well, it's been something of a mini-roller coaster ride. There are moments where I can't help but think to myself, "WHAT ON EARTH AM I DOING???" but for the most part, I feel like I'm just cruisin' along. I have yet to experience that giddy delirium of squeals and uncontrolled excitement... instead, there's just that deep sense of peace.

However, the last time I entered, I was pretty much 24/7 since the moment I found out I was accepted.

- [b]What have I been doing before I enter?[/b]

So far I'm still getting together the last few things from my Postulant List O'Supplies when I have the time to get out of the house. Mostly, I've been babysitting my lovely and oh-so-adorable niece and nephew. My goal is to finish packing BEFORE the night before.

Tomorrow night I'll be traveling out of town for the weekend to visit with my dear friends from the diocese I entered the Church in. They're pretty much my "Catholic family", so we're having a little get-together/Farewell party. I think saying goodbye this weekend will help things to really sink in. It will be difficult, but good and beautiful nonetheless.

Hmmm... what else?

Well, I've been reading a lot of books that I don't think I'll be reading for a long time -- like [i]The Lord of the Rings[/i] and the [i]HP7[/i]. I've watched some favorite [i]Star Trek: The Next Generation[/i] episodes and movies. And as silly as this might sound, I've been trying different beers -- like a most delectable Vanilla Porter from Breckinridge Brewing Company. Haha! (Though I promise, I have not gotten drunk. Honest.)

Oh, and I've been drinking a lot of Cafe Bustelo -- my favorite coffee. The Sisters only have instant coffee... So.. soon I shall bid a fond farewell to my beloved Cafe Bustelo.

I also need to write some letters to various Sister/nun friends!!! *makes mental note to self* Seriously, I need to get on the ball about that one.

Thank you all SO much for your prayers!!!

You all will [i]always[/i] remain in mine.

[Sarah147]

You have some knack for finding THE MOST DE L I C I O U S LOOKING PHOTOS! YUM!!


I'd love to have a fruity alcohol drink with you! MMMMmmm.

So, as I nibble on cake and ooey-gooey ice cream, I'll be typing...

I bet Sr. Consolatrice would love to be among the Sisters you'll be writing.

I'm so glad to hear you'll be having a farewell party! I hadn't heard of anything until now. It sure calls for it!

Honestly, I haven't even thought of all the things I'd like to do before entering if the day should come. It's sort of like that "if you were abandoned on a beach, what would be the one thing you would bring with you?" Or "if you had one day to live, what would you do?"




Come on people... keep the party going...

Edited September 30, 2010 by JoyfulLife

[Cherie]

Congrats to you, Laetitia!!! You will be sorely missed here on Phatmass but I am *SO* incredibly happy for you!!! Know that your presence here has been greatly appreciated, and I for one have definitely enjoyed your posts!!

Please know you will be in my prayers, and I humbly ask for your prayers for me and my family.

*hugs*

Until entrance day, though - let's PARTY!!!!!!!

Edited September 30, 2010 by CherieMadame

[Sarah147]

[quote name='CherieMadame' timestamp='1285889534' post='2177091']
Congrats to you, Laetitia!!! You will be sorely missed here on Phatmass but I am *SO* incredibly happy for you!!! Know that your presence here has been greatly appreciated, and I for one have definitely enjoyed your posts!!

Please know you will be in my prayers, and I humbly ask for your prayers for me and my family.

*hugs*

Until entrance day, though - let's PARTY!!!!!!!
[/quote]


I second every single thing that Cherie said above! And I TRIPLE this: lol

I'll miss your personality and presence around here. But then I'll remember where you are and smile.




I'm having a Pumpkin Muffin with brown sugar crumbles in your honor. Par-tay!

Edited October 1, 2010 by JoyfulLife

[Cherie]

[quote name='JoyfulLife' timestamp='1285890626' post='2177100']

I'll miss your personality and presence around here. But then I'll remember where you are and smile.
[/quote]

Amen to that!!!

[tnavarro61]

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Edited October 1, 2010 by tnavarro61

[cmaD2006]

[quote name='laetitia crucis' timestamp='1285887835' post='2177076']
Oh, and I've been drinking a lot of Cafe Bustelo -- my favorite coffee. The Sisters only have instant coffee... So.. soon I shall bid a fond farewell to my beloved Cafe Bustelo.
[/quote]

Oh my Gosh --- I love bustelo. I would have it all the time at my mom's (I didn't drink coffee until after I started working full time -- my stomach couldn't handle it).

LC -- I believe Bustelo has instant coffee . I remember seeing it where I picked up instant Cafe Pilon When I'm stuck drinking coffee at work (not Starbucks and not from home), I use hot water and some Cafe Pilon. Its awesomely goooood.


Thomas -- that drawing was great!

Edited October 1, 2010 by cmariadiaz

[Sarah147]

tnav, that's so sweet.

Laetitia will love that.

[Nunsense]

I'll have some kimchi as I shout out "Bazinga!" in honor of you LC !!

[HopefulBride]

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OMG!!! How did you do that? wow.

Congrats LC - so how many days now?

Very Happy for you!!

[DameAgnes]

You are going to voluntarily spend the rest of your life drinking instant coffee?

Good lord.

Your sainthood is assured. I couldn't do it.

[Nunsense]

[quote name='DameAgnes' timestamp='1285906687' post='2177190']
You are going to voluntarily spend the rest of your life drinking instant coffee?

Good lord.

Your sainthood is assured. I couldn't do it.
[/quote]

Her community might be like mine, blessed by a generous benefactor who bought them an espresso coffee machine for use on Sundays only That way she only has to endure instant for six days a week!

[Indwelling Trinity]

LC.... there are no words to express what my heart feels for you my friend. For words are too superficial in the face of the infinite.

Only know that you will ever be in my prayers . May God bring you every happiness, fulfillment and peace as you begin your journey into the face of God. I love you my friend. Blessings and Peace! May Mary our Mother always be at your side guiding you to Jesus!

Tenderly,

your little sister, Emmanuel

[TeresaBenedicta]

LC, what can I say? I'm [i]soooooo[/i] excited and happy for you!!! I can't believe it's almost time!!! Praise God!!!

Know that you'll be in my prayers. I am so thankful for the opportunity for our friendship that has developed in the past few months. God is so good! May we always be united in the Holy Eucharist!!

[mariaassunta]

[left]Praying for you and your journey across the ocean!. Thanks for the friendship and remember you always, my fellow sister in Christ![/left]

[Lilllabettt]

dear lc, ohhh i will miss you. You're such a "real" person ... seeking God's will but not morbidly pious. A model and comfort for me. God bless you on your journey. Ohhhhhh I'll miss you!!!!!

[vee]

[quote name='JoyfulLife' timestamp='1285864911' post='2176951']
Laetitia will be entering a Dominican Religious Order on October 6, 2010.

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Pssst um I think her actual entrance date is October 7th the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary My rosary will be especially dedicated to LC that day. Im also going to have a serious chat with a certain St Dominic about how he better treat you in his Order or else! The else being a few Carmelites are gonna show up (with special dispensation) and reintroduce the discipline to anyone who messes with you!