Mary's Margaret Posted September 18, 2012 Posted September 18, 2012 My goodness, MM, you certainly have to work for every step taken! Out of God's amazing generosity, it will surely come back to you one hundredfold. Many blessings during your time with the Sisters and as you go forward with your discernment.
OnlySunshine Posted September 18, 2012 Author Posted September 18, 2012 Well, the rental didn't work out. I had no idea that they held a deposit until the car was returned. It was a $100 deposit which I don't have. Fortunately, the woman at the rental place gave me a phone number to call and I'm getting the full amount back without a $50 cancellation fee. I am so upset that this wasn't anywhere on the website. I've never rented a car before so I had no idea they held any money. Apparently, my mom didn't know this either because she was shocked, too. So, I'm back to square one. I may end up taking the bus tomorrow if I can't find a ride tonight. It just means that I miss Mass and I have to stay much later than the event to wait for a pick-up.
Strictlyinkblot Posted September 18, 2012 Posted September 18, 2012 Prayers it all works out! You're having a tough time with everything
OnlySunshine Posted September 19, 2012 Author Posted September 19, 2012 [quote name='Strictlyinkblot' timestamp='1348010258' post='2483939'] Prayers it all works out! You're having a tough time with everything [/quote] Thank you. My mom offered to drop me off at the parish before Mass, but it doesn't start until 8:30 and we would be leaving here at 7am so I'd be there VERY early -- before the parish office opens. I asked one of my friends tonight in Bible Study if she could pick me up and I would pay for gas, but she is coming down with a bug and is not planning to attend Mass. So, either I get there too early or not at all. After all this, I'm having second thoughts. Even if I get a ride there, I'm kind of stuck when it comes to getting back home and I need to be back here at 1pm to give my dog her medicine. The bus doesn't pick up passengers until 1pm. This really smells of elderberries because my Sisters are in town and I can't see them. I sent my pastor an email as a last-ditch effort, but he hasn't responded.
OnlySunshine Posted September 19, 2012 Author Posted September 19, 2012 [i]Well, I have decided not to attend. My dog had an accident in the house yesterday because she is a senior dog with arthritis. She doesn't have much control over her bodily functions anymore and someone really needs to be with her during the day. It would be different if I had a definite ride there and back (such as my own rental car) but I don't. Please pray for me. This is very difficult to miss since my Sisters are in town and I want to be with them. [/i]
OnlySunshine Posted September 19, 2012 Author Posted September 19, 2012 (edited) [i]Praise God! I WAS able to attend the event at Church! My friend, who I thought would be too ill to take me, felt better this morning and emailed me asking me to call her! She picked me up and we made it right before the event started. I was able to meet the Sisters, although I only talked with one of them and I got a picture with her and another friend. There was lunch in the parish hall, too, so we stuck around for that. I just got home half an hour ago. [/i] [i]BTW, the Sister I spoke to told me that the Provincial Superior is returning to the States in the first week of October!!! PLEASE pray that she has an answer and that she contacts me soon. If I don't hear from her within a week or two of her return, I'll call her. [/i] Edited September 19, 2012 by MaterMisericordiae
TheresaThoma Posted September 19, 2012 Posted September 19, 2012 Mater I am SO glad you got to see your Sisters! I'll be praying you hear back soon regarding your acceptance! (Only a couple more weeks)
Mary's Margaret Posted September 19, 2012 Posted September 19, 2012 SO glad you were able to attend. And October's just around the corner...praying your answer comes with the PS's return.
OnlySunshine Posted September 19, 2012 Author Posted September 19, 2012 [quote name='TheresaThoma' timestamp='1348075305' post='2484199'] Mater I am SO glad you got to see your Sisters! I'll be praying you hear back soon regarding your acceptance! (Only a couple more weeks) [/quote] [quote name='Mary's Margaret' timestamp='1348081421' post='2484250'] SO glad you were able to attend. And October's just around the corner...praying your answer comes with the PS's return. [/quote] [i]Thank you both! I am planning to start a novena on September 23rd in honor of St. Therese of Lisieux's feast day on October 1st. She helped me receive an answer when I was trying to get my psych evaluation scheduled. [/i]
OnlySunshine Posted September 21, 2012 Author Posted September 21, 2012 [i]I'm hoping I receive the answer when I'm in town[/i]. [i]I just found out tonight that I am indeed going to California again in the 2nd week of October with my mom for at least 3 days. Please keep me in your prayers that I get an answer soon or hear from her after I return. [/i]
TheresaThoma Posted September 21, 2012 Posted September 21, 2012 I will definitely be praying for you. (I'm also more than a little curious to find out who exactly these Sisters are!)
OnlySunshine Posted September 21, 2012 Author Posted September 21, 2012 (edited) [quote name='TheresaThoma' timestamp='1348204042' post='2484959'] I will definitely be praying for you. (I'm also more than a little curious to find out who exactly these Sisters are!) [/quote] You and everyone else. Thank you for your prayers! Edited September 21, 2012 by MaterMisericordiae
i<3franciscans Posted September 21, 2012 Posted September 21, 2012 Mater, I am so happy that everything worked and and you got to see your sisters! Praying that you hear from the provincial soon.
OnlySunshine Posted September 21, 2012 Author Posted September 21, 2012 [quote name='i<3franciscans' timestamp='1348257569' post='2485125'] Mater, I am so happy that everything worked and and you got to see your sisters! Praying that you hear from the provincial soon. [/quote] Thank you!
maximillion Posted September 22, 2012 Posted September 22, 2012 Prayers, prayers........ If ever a person demonstrated their perseverance and patience [i]before[/i] entry it has been you MaterM! I think we are now longing with you for the answer. Many prayers for you that He reveals the fullness of His will very very soon.
Jennifer Posted September 22, 2012 Posted September 22, 2012 I'm so glad that you were able to meet your sisters and hope that you'll hear from the Provincial Superior very soon. Continued prayers for you.
OnlySunshine Posted September 22, 2012 Author Posted September 22, 2012 [quote name='maximillion' timestamp='1348306585' post='2485395'] Prayers, prayers........ If ever a person demonstrated their perseverance and patience [i]before[/i] entry it has been you MaterM! I think we are now longing with you for the answer. Many prayers for you that He reveals the fullness of His will very very soon. [/quote] [quote name='Jennirom' timestamp='1348312391' post='2485399'] I'm so glad that you were able to meet your sisters and hope that you'll hear from the Provincial Superior very soon. Continued prayers for you. [/quote] [i]Bless you both for your kindness and prayers! I am truly grateful! [/i]
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