Guest Allie Posted April 1, 2013 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!
Jennifer Posted April 1, 2013 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:
FutureSister2009 Posted April 1, 2013 Posted April 1, 2013 , it's not possible to sneak off to visit an order. . :lies: I beg to differ. I did
Guest Allie Posted April 2, 2013 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
nikita92 Posted April 2, 2013 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! ;)
elizabeth09 Posted April 2, 2013 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.
Guest Allie Posted April 3, 2013 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 .
Guest Allie Posted April 10, 2013 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.
PadrePioOfPietrelcino Posted April 10, 2013 Posted April 10, 2013 I'm happy for you, continued prayers that God gives you the strength to walk the path he has for you.
marigold Posted April 11, 2013 Posted April 11, 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. I'm excited for you too Allie! Time will fly by :)
elizabeth09 Posted April 12, 2013 Posted April 12, 2013 (edited) Excited!!! :bananarap: Oh, so happy for you, Allie. :bananarap: But you will be miss here. :nun3: Edited April 12, 2013 by elizabeth09
Guest Allie Posted April 12, 2013 Posted April 12, 2013 Excited!!! :bananarap: Oh, so happy for you, Allie. :bananarap: But you will be miss here. :nun3: thank you :bananarap: 56 Days :bananarap:
Guest Allie Posted April 17, 2013 Posted April 17, 2013 52 more days. :bananarap: Yes! And I had a good email from Mother Abbess yesterday. :nun3:
Guest Allie Posted April 20, 2013 Posted April 20, 2013 Good news? Oh, boy!!! :nun2: 48 more days. :nun1: Oh Yes!
Guest Allie Posted April 22, 2013 Posted April 22, 2013 (edited) Mother Abbess and my Mom are going to have a conversation. Hopefully this will help my mom who is still in much pain, although she is doing her best to support me. edited for spelling as usual. Edited April 22, 2013 by Allie
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