I'm So Happy Right Now I Could Die!

[Annie12]

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I'm happy, oh! so very happy!!!!!!!!!!

So, I just came back from Camp Veritas (I got home at 6:00ish this evening ). [color=#ff0066][b]Can I just say that it was absolutly AMAZING!!!!!!!! [/b][/color]So, as you may remember, I was going through some issues with dicrnment and I was thinking I didn't have a vocation to religious life.. blaw blaw blaw... Praise be Jesus Christ, however!!!! he is so amazing for leading me to this camp! So I had always felt I was called to be a Sister of Life. So, Guess what (for those of you who don't know)? At this camp there were like around 10ish novices from the sisters of life! I tried to avoid them at first but then by the second day I was doing everything with them (eating, praying, playing sports, talking with them as often as time would permit!) It was amesome!!!!!! I have decided I love them so much!!!! During adoration everyday I could just feel God calling me. He was just saying [color=#800080][i]"come follow me, you are mine!"[/i][/color]. I resisted at first but then I realized how selfish I was being towards him and by the third day I gave in. Ya know...Jesus is just so sweet! I couldn't resist his love anymore! I now feel VERY strongly that I am called to the sisters of life. I'm planning on registering for a come and see retreat sometime in the future! I'm so happy! God is so Good! He never left my side for a moment and He gave me an exponential amount of love and grace to get through the hard time I was having with my discernment. He is just SO amesome! I would love it if you could continue to pray for me and know that I will be praying for all of you daily! (I miss the sisters already and it's only been a few hours!!!! )

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[EmilyAnn]

YAY!!!

I am so so happy to hear this. The Sisters of Life seem like an amazing community.

Praised be Jesus Christ indeed! You will be in my prayers.

Seriously, if I felt called to an active apostolate I'd head straight for the Sisters of Life.

Edited August 18, 2012 by EmilyAnn

[Kylie Spinelli]

OH MY GOSH YAAY!!
I love the SOL!!! <3 I want to be one soo bad lololol
They're the first order that I felt drawn to and I can't wait to visit!!
God bless you!!!

[Oremoose]

In the words of a great man....Just say...."YES! YES! YES!YES!YES!YES!"

[Annie12]

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In the words of a great man....Just say...."YES! YES! YES!YES!YES!YES!"
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OHMYGOODNESS! YES!

[i<3LSOP]

[quote name='Annie12' timestamp='1345332636' post='2469862']

[center]+JMJ+[/center]

I'm happy, oh! so very happy!!!!!!!!!!

So, I just came back from Camp Veritas (I got home at 6:00ish this evening ). [color=#ff0066][b]Can I just say that it was absolutly AMAZING!!!!!!!! [/b][/color]So, as you may remember, I was going through some issues with dicrnment and I was thinking I didn't have a vocation to religious life.. blaw blaw blaw... Praise be Jesus Christ, however!!!! he is so amazing for leading me to this camp! So I had always felt I was called to be a Sister of Life. So, Guess what (for those of you who don't know)? At this camp there were like around 10ish novices from the sisters of life! I tried to avoid them at first but then by the second day I was doing everything with them (eating, praying, playing sports, talking with them as often as time would permit!) It was amesome!!!!!! I have decided I love them so much!!!! During adoration everyday I could just feel God calling me. He was just saying [color=#800080][i]"come follow me, you are mine!"[/i][/color]. I resisted at first but then I realized how selfish I was being towards him and by the third day I gave in. Ya know...Jesus is just so sweet! I couldn't resist his love anymore! I now feel VERY strongly that I am called to the sisters of life. I'm planning on registering for a come and see retreat sometime in the future! I'm so happy! God is so Good! He never left my side for a moment and He gave me an exponential amount of love and grace to get through the hard time I was having with my discernment. He is just SO amesome! I would love it if you could continue to pray for me and know that I will be praying for all of you daily! (I miss the sisters already and it's only been a few hours!!!! )


[center][size=6][b][font=times new roman', times, serif'][color=#008080]Praise be Jesus Christ forever! [/color][/font][/b][/size][/center]
[center][size=6][b][font=times new roman', times, serif'][color=#008080]Hallelujah![/color][/font][/b][/size][b][font=times new roman', times, serif'][color=#008080] [/color][/font][/b][/center]
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Annie,

It was so great meeting you. I know we didn't talk much, but I'm so happy for you! I feel a push towards the Sisters of Life also, and Camp sparked the desire for Jesus even more in me.

Prayers for you in your discernment!

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In the words of a great man....Just say...."YES! YES! YES!YES!YES!YES!"
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HE SIGNED MY SHIRT

[Annie12]

That's so razzle dazzle! I'll be praying for you!

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HE SIGNED MY SHIRT
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a.w.e.s.o.m.e.

Edited August 19, 2012 by Annie12

[i<3LSOP]

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a.w.e.s.o.m.e.
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IKR

[emmaberry]

Annie, I am so happy for you!!! Praise God that your discernment progressed during this camp. The Sisters of Life are beautiful, and so needed in our country.

Was one of the novices Mary Benedicta? I think that was her name. She's in my picture, but its tiny so I will try to post it here for you.
[img]http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e280/emmajaneberry/soflife3.jpg[/img](far right)

[Annie12]

[quote name='emmaberry' timestamp='1345337419' post='2469896']
Annie, I am so happy for you!!! Praise God that your discernment progressed during this camp. The Sisters of Life are beautiful, and so needed in our country.

Was one of the novices Mary Benedicta? I think that was her name. She's in my picture, but its tiny so I will try to post it here for you.
[img]http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e280/emmajaneberry/soflife3.jpg[/img](far right)
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Yes! I met her at breakfast yesterday! She is amesome!

Edit: I'm pretty sure it was her at least!

Edited August 19, 2012 by Annie12

[KnightofChrist]

Deo Gratias! I had prayed recently for your God's help with your vocation. God has some great purpose for your love for Him. The Sisters of Life would be a wonderful way it serve and love Him, should it be His will.

Best of Hope to you sister in Christ. I will continue to recall you in prayer.
God Bless

[Kylie Spinelli]

[quote name='Oremoose' timestamp='1345335162' post='2469880']
In the words of a great man....Just say...."YES! YES! YES!YES!YES!YES!"
[/quote]

Sorry for my ignorance... Who is this you speak of??
New here sorry!!
~Kylie

[carmenchristi]

Annie, I am so happy for you! There is no better feeling than knowing what God is asking of you.... there is nothing more liberating than saying YES to HIM!! Especially after having fought with Him about it Somethin' about His love ... He always seems to win Prayers for you!

[Lil'Monster]

You met Oreo, too? Not fair....not fair..not fair at all

[Annie12]

[quote name='Kylie Spinelli' timestamp='1345338788' post='2469904']
Sorry for my ignorance... Who is this you speak of??
New here sorry!!
~Kylie
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It's sorta an indide joke(sorta but not really)...from camp...

[emmaberry]

[quote name='Annie12' timestamp='1345337601' post='2469898']
Yes! I met her at breakfast yesterday! She is amesome!

Edit: I'm pretty sure it was her at least!
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I am sure it was. As nice as she was, it makes me so happy to think of you knowing TEN Srs of Life novices. Lucky duck.

[DiscerningCatholic]

I totally went through that at a conference this summer! I met two DSMME...but I haven't met any Sisters of Life yet. You know TEN! Did you meet Sr. Faustina?? I saw a video of her on YouTube telling her vocation story.

[Totally Franciscan]

Annie12, it is so contagious to hear your excitement for these sisters, but mostly for your vocation and, of course, your Lord Jesus! You now know he loves you so very much. I am sure it gave Him great joy to read your post today. You know He did! Prayers for you and your discernment / vocation to the Sisters of Life.

[Annie12]

I was guessing ten... let me count how many there are in a picture I took of them as a group... lets see... I counted 11 sisters but I didn't get to meet 3 of them (there wasn't enough time ) So, I guess I met 8 of the 11 that came! Its just so amesome!

Edit: Also, I was focusing on meeting the sisters. So, I didn't tell them I was interested in their order. But Soon enough they will know!

I feel so bubbly and happy right now... sorta like a soda that has been shaken up and is ready to explode!

Edited August 19, 2012 by Annie12

[Strictlyinkblot]

Wonderful! Prayers that everything continue as you want and as He wishes.