Lisa Posted November 7, 2011 Posted November 7, 2011 Hi guys! So, I'm really bad at keeping secrets. Horrible, in fact. And I can't keep hijacking random treads. So, this is probably going to become my DSMME thread. I went to the retreat this weekend, and officially asked for and received the application to enter in August. I've still got a long way to go of discernment, and the community will of course, be discerning me as well. My "yes" was to Jesus' nudge for me to ask. I've been really discerning this particular community for about a year (have known them for 3 years). But some other obstacles stood in the way, not the least of which was interior, and my struggle to trust Him- that He would provide and raise up my failings. So yes, I now have "papers." Strangely enough, while it is exciting, more than anything, I'm just experiencing complete joy and peace. It's been long enough in the making that it seemed like the natural step, like I was just taking a big step closer to Him and doing His will. Please, please, pray for me. Like I said, this is just the beginning. The next step is just the paperwork; I will be working on scheduling appointments with various people to be sure I'm healthy and normal(ish). But peace is just running through me in all of this practical stuff... He's got it under control. There's also no rush! By the way, I offered particular names and an overarching "all the people on VS" during adoration Saturday night and on a slip of paper for the Blessed Virgin in her traveling image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. You all are going to be wrapped in her mantle and held between her folded hands.
NovemberFourth Posted November 7, 2011 Posted November 7, 2011 WhoooooHoooooo! Wonderful, exciting news! Many, many prayers for you. I shall be watching this thread very closely!
sophia13 Posted November 7, 2011 Posted November 7, 2011 Praise God! That's wonderful news, Lisa. Many prayers heading your way as you take this next step!
OnlySunshine Posted November 7, 2011 Posted November 7, 2011 (edited) That's fabulous news!!!! Praised be Jesus Christ!!!! Edited November 7, 2011 by MaterMisericordiae
FutureCarmeliteClaire Posted November 7, 2011 Posted November 7, 2011 CONGRATULATIONS!! How wonderful, you are in my prayers!
the171 Posted November 7, 2011 Posted November 7, 2011 Gosh, I love to see how many vocations PM is helping to foster...
TheresaThoma Posted November 7, 2011 Posted November 7, 2011 Lisa that is wonderful! Many prayers headed your way. It is a great sign that you are feeling such joy and peace about this step.
MessorCarus Posted November 7, 2011 Posted November 7, 2011 How exciting! Many prayers for you during this time.
Nunsense Posted November 7, 2011 Posted November 7, 2011 How simply wonderful for you. Well done! And thanks for your prayers. We are all praying for you too!
brandelynmarie Posted November 8, 2011 Posted November 8, 2011 Congratulations! I am so happy for you & thank you for your prayers!
FutureSister2009 Posted November 8, 2011 Posted November 8, 2011 I can't wait to finally meet the DSMMEs next year.
vee Posted November 8, 2011 Posted November 8, 2011 [size=6]ITS ABOUT TIME!![/size]! I couldnt be happier actually! When I read you asked for the papers I was literally screaming [size=6]AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [/size] ok I wasnt actually running around in circles, just on the inside
dominicansoul Posted November 8, 2011 Posted November 8, 2011 ur officially now, my Sister in Saint Dominic... YOU ARE GOING TO BE ONE OF MY DOMS!!!
vee Posted November 8, 2011 Posted November 8, 2011 (edited) Thinking about it more you shoudlve just stayed now!! Edited November 8, 2011 by vee8
vee Posted November 8, 2011 Posted November 8, 2011 [quote name='dominicansoul' timestamp='1320714345' post='2332927'] ur officially now, my Sister in Saint Dominic... YOU ARE GOING TO BE ONE OF MY DOMS!!! [/quote] Poor Lisa
vee Posted November 8, 2011 Posted November 8, 2011 [size=6]YOU BETTER LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU MAKE FIRST VOWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11[/size]
dominicansoul Posted November 8, 2011 Posted November 8, 2011 um, Vee, don't rush the girl, she just barely said "yes..."
Lisa Posted November 8, 2011 Author Posted November 8, 2011 'aw, thanks guys! DS- Sisters! Vee... come to the white side :-P I met and went out to eat with my parents tonight after visiting my granddad (who's in the hospital and could use prayers, if you've got some to spare ) to talk to them about my retreat. They new I was going and more or less what stage I was at, so they weren't terribly surprised. They did, however, surprise me. Mom has been becoming increasingly resistant to it, but tonight, she just listened and willingly accepted. She definitely still has reservations, but only time will make those completely go away. In an unrelated note (clearing this up for DS), I turned in my 2 weeks notice for one of my part-time jobs on Friday. This both had nothing to do with discernment and everything to do with discernment... I just need time in prayer, time to not be exhausted everyday from trying to be a full-time student, near full-time employee, and be super involved at St. Tom's. So, in less than 2 weeks, I will have lots more time on my hands!
Lisa Posted November 8, 2011 Author Posted November 8, 2011 Darn it! I was going to "prop" you all in gratitude for all the "prayer props" you gave/have given me. But I ran out. New Goal: become Church Militant so I can give unlimited propage. But I love you all!
Lil'Monster Posted November 8, 2011 Posted November 8, 2011 i got unlimited propage nuns are sneaky.....
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