elizabeth09 Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 How was your talk with you dad today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marigold Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 How was your talk with you dad today? Teehee! Here's the thing we all learn - PMers will get on and stay on your case. See it as a blessing! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Allie Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 How was your talk with you dad today? His love humbles me. When I have time will say a bit more. Teehee! Here's the thing we all learn - PMers will get on and stay on your case. See it as a blessing! ;) It is a blessing! It's just that right now I'm busy helping my nieces and nephews dye Easter Eggs and before that I chopped a huge amount of onions and grated lbs of mozzarella for Mom. There isn't much time or privacy with the house filled with four generations of family. And my tablet is sticky too (eew). Please keep praying. Tomorrow I tell the rest of the family. oops brief interruption!! 3 yr old threw his egg at his sister. Happy Easter! Love, Allie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabeth09 Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Really? I mean, did he take you serious? Happy Easter elizabeth09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Allie Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Really? I mean, did he take you serious? Happy Easter elizabeth09 Jesus Christ is Risen Today! Alleluia! Dad accepts that I have to try. That's enough for now. More from me later. Today is all about Easter Joy and family. Time enough later for the pain of separation. Easter Joy to all of you dear phriends! :cheers: Allie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Allie Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Thank you for all your prayers. I can't imagine how those of you whose families aren't committed Catholics get through this. My parents asked me just to tell the rest of the family I feel called to consecrated religious life and that I'm starting to visit communities and will keep everyone informed. That was easy.--no drama there-- As for my Dad, he is shocked and doing his best to be supportive. I heard him make an appointment to talk with a priest friend of his so that is good. Mom is a little mad at me for Dad's pain and I don't blame her. My folks are pleased that the monastery I hope to enter is about a 3 hour drive from them. I didn't even know that when I first contacted the community. I mean, who ever heard of Barhamsville, VA? I thought it was in Appalachia somewhere. :hehe2: I'm kind of exhausted and need to pack for the airport. Love you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 It sounds as though everything went well for you over the holiday and that your fears were unfounded............I'm so glad for you Allie. Many prayers as you discern . :nun3: :nun3: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureSister2009 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 , it's not possible to sneak off to visit an order. . :lies: I beg to differ. I did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Allie Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Hi. It's me again. I don't go back to work until tomorrow so I'm enjoying moving slowly on a Tuesday morning. Thank you all so much for your prayers. I felt the strength of them during some very difficult moments. It's just awful sometimes to love people and know that you're the cause of their pain, anger etc. Makes me wish I'd been a better kid instead of the self-absorbed diva I was for a few years. Some good stuff is happening which I want to share now that my folks are in the loop and are being supportive as I take the next baby step on this journey. Currently , I am working for an NGO in a one-year, paid internship which ends in July. I was planning to return to Georgetown for a Masters but that isn't going to happen. One of things I did was call the Program chair before notifying G'Town officially.(Digression: Yes I am 21. No I'm not super smart. Like many Homeschooled kids I tested into High School a couple years early.) In June I'll be visiting Bethlehem Monastery of Poor Clares (that I feel called to )for a long visit. And whatever happens there, in August I'll be moving back to the Capitol Beltway area to focus on discernment with the support of my family. My heart is at peace with this. Pray for me. Your grateful Allie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikita92 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Good for you Allie!!!;)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikita92 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 On thing I wanted to add...You are NOT responsible for your Dad's pain!! You ARE a adult! It is your life, you have a right to do and choose what is best for you!! Your father can choose either to be happy or not!! You can't MAKE him happy nor sad etc. Nor should we carry other people's crosses in life! ( I learned that at my last women's retreat) Please tell your mother not to make you responsible for your father's feelings! Forgive me for sounding bossy. I just feel you shouldn't carry anything that is not positive.you have enough going on in your life right now..and guilt doesn't have a place! Blessings for you and your family! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabeth09 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 :eek: Good for you. Maybe your parents want to make sure that you are happy and safe in God`s Arms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marigold Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Sounds good Allie. We're praying for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Allie Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Thank you for all the prayers and good wishes. By the way, here's the :nun3: http://www.poor-clares.org/index.php . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Allie Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 I promise not to do this too often but It's 58 days until my visit to Bethlehem Monastery. Mother says another serious discerner will be there also. I am so excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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