OnlySunshine Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 [quote name='emilier98' timestamp='1300662454' post='2221978'] Mater (haha! I called you Mater not Master!) I had the same kind of thing for many years where I thought God was punishing me for some sin I had committed. I eventually figured out that God was not punishing me, it was just life and people's free will. I love the way you perceive your depression. You have broken out of the mold. So many people see their diagnosis as who they are. They say "I'm a depressive" as though the diagnosis owns them. I imagine you say something like "I have depression" which means it does not own or define you. You are amazing and that is so wonderful. I too have had to go through similar things with communities because I have a traumatic past, but my past does not define who I am now, nor does it haunt me. The community that accepts you will be very fortunate to have someone with such an amazing outlook. God bless you and my prayers are with you. Emilie [/quote] Aw, you brought tears to my eyes. Emilie, you are so kind. Thank you for your support. You are right about the depression. In saying, "I have depression," it sounds as if I own it and it doesn't own me. You want to know how long it took me to get to this point? 10 years! Even after I reverted to the Church in 2007, I still had negativity about the disorder and tried my hardest to get off the medication, but I didn't want to listen to doctors and nurses who told me that I needed to stay on it. I was convinced that if I stayed on it, it was going to define who I was to other people and that was the last thing I wanted. Now, I look at it as a learning exercise in humility. I know that God gave me this disorder to help me grow closer to Him, not to punish me. The things I have learned about myself are amazing gifts. Thank you for your prayers! God bless you. I will be praying for your discernment also. [quote name='franciscanheart' timestamp='1300678348' post='2222021'] No cilantro?! I always ask for extra. You people are strange. [/quote] What?!?!? ME STRANGE!?!?!? NEVER!!! The funny thing is, since you hang out here, too, you are just as strange as us. LOL!
emilier98 Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1300679057' post='2222024'] Aw, you brought tears to my eyes. Emilie, you are so kind. Thank you for your support. You are right about the depression. In saying, "I have depression," it sounds as if I own it and it doesn't own me. You want to know how long it took me to get to this point? 10 years! Even after I reverted to the Church in 2007, I still had negativity about the disorder and tried my hardest to get off the medication, but I didn't want to listen to doctors and nurses who told me that I needed to stay on it. I was convinced that if I stayed on it, it was going to define who I was to other people and that was the last thing I wanted. Now, I look at it as a learning exercise in humility. I know that God gave me this disorder to help me grow closer to Him, not to punish me. The things I have learned about myself are amazing gifts. Thank you for your prayers! God bless you. I will be praying for your discernment also. What?!?!? ME STRANGE!?!?!? NEVER!!! The funny thing is, since you hang out here, too, you are just as strange as us. LOL! [/quote] I know how that is. It took me years to accept that the bad things that happened to me were not my fault, that God was not punishing me for some imagined sin. I eventually learned to look at the things that had happened to me as advantages. They have brought me to where I am and made me who I am and allow me to understand things in a way most people can't. You are so amazing and such a beautiful person. I am so glad I was introduced to PM. Everyone here is strange. If we were normal we wouldn't be here
OnlySunshine Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 [quote name='emilier98' timestamp='1300683083' post='2222030'] I know how that is. It took me years to accept that the bad things that happened to me were not my fault, that God was not punishing me for some imagined sin. I eventually learned to look at the things that had happened to me as advantages. They have brought me to where I am and made me who I am and allow me to understand things in a way most people can't. You are so amazing and such a beautiful person. I am so glad I was introduced to PM. Everyone here is strange. If we were normal we wouldn't be here [/quote] LOL, if we weren't crazy in some way, we wouldn't be called to religious life. God bless you.
franciscanheart Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1300679057' post='2222024'] The funny thing is, since you hang out here, too, you are just as strange as us. LOL! [/quote]
emilier98 Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1300684192' post='2222033'] LOL, if we weren't crazy in some way, we wouldn't be called to religious life. God bless you. [/quote] Yay for being crazy!!!! [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/crazy.gif[/img][img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/clap2.gif[/img]
OnlySunshine Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 [quote name='franciscanheart' timestamp='1300719339' post='2222065'] [/quote] [quote name='emilier98' timestamp='1300719851' post='2222070'] Yay for being crazy!!!! [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/crazy.gif[/img][img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/clap2.gif[/img] [/quote]
MargaretTeresa Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 [color=#595959][font=arial, verdana, sans-serif][size=4]What is your favorite color? blues and browns and greens What covent or abby would you like to enter????? Haven't decided...still investigating. Looking at DSMME, Carmel, FSP and Daughters of Charity Favorite saint: St. Clare of Assisi (my patron), St. Dominic, St. Teresa of Avila, St. Margaret of Scotland Devotions: Rosary and the Annunciation and the Eucharist Name you would like to take and why: Margaret Teresa-Margaret of Scotland was a very charitable saint and Teresa was very gifted in knowledge of the Lord Favorite feast day: Solemnity of the Annunciation Favorite food: spaghetti or tacos, so very tasty and good for you, or humus and pita Favorite animal: Owl The food you hate the most: I guess beets Hardest part of your discernment: trying to figure out exactly what God wants me to do! Anything you like to add? [/size][/font][/color][font=Verdana, sans-serif][size=2]"Totally love Him, Who gave Himself totally for your love."-St. Clare of Assisi[/size][/font]
franciscanheart Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 [quote name='MargaretTeresa' timestamp='1300731414' post='2222104'] The food you hate the most: I guess beets [/quote] Finally an answer I can get behind!
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 +JMJ Haha... how did I miss this bit of fun randomness? [b]What is your favorite color?[/b] Blue, Green, Orange... I also like white and black. But those really aren't considered colors... [b]What covent or abby would you like to enter?????[/b] The Poor Clares It would be neat to enter the community at the Basilica of St. Clare in Assisi, but I like Rockford [b]Favorite saint: [/b]Too many to name, although I lean more towards Mama Mary, St. Anthony, St. Faustina, and St. Margaret Mary. Although, I've been growing in devotion to St. Francis & Clare through my vocation. [b]Devotions:[/b] Precious Blood, Divine Mercy, Benediction, Sacred Heart, Infant of Prague, Stations of the Cross/The Passion... ummm... there are more. I swear. They just fluctuate as the liturgical seasons change. [b]Name you would like to take and why:[/b] Sr. Mary Anthony of the Infant/Child Jesus-- St. Anthony is in charge of my vocation (and he's done good!) and I love to think of Baby Jesus, especially at Mass... [b]Favorite feast day:[/b] I love the Marian feasts. The readings are always spectacular! I also love Christmas and Easter! Gosh... I love just about all of them, really... [b]Favorite food:[/b] Vinegar & Olive Oil salad with all the veggies I like Lots of vinegar though... [b]Favorite animal:[/b] Maybe cats, but I also like dogs... and lots of other animals. [b]The food you hate the most:[/b] It used to be beets, but I've gotten used to them, so now it might be that other thing that I can't think of right now... [b]Hardest part of your discernment:[/b] Talking with my family about where God is leading me... [b]Anything you like to add?[/b] I think I like too many things...
HopefulBride Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 [font="Palatino Linotype"][size="3"][b]What is your favorite color?[/b] Pink, Green, purple... Actually I love all colors. However, if I had to pick just one it would be [color="#0000ff"]Marian Blue[/color] [b]What convent or abbey would you like to enter? [b] [/b][/b][/size][/font][font="Palatino Linotype"][size="3"] Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Church[/size][/font][font="Palatino Linotype"][size="3"][b][b] [/b][/b] [b]Favorite saint: [/b][/size][/font][font="Palatino Linotype"][size="3"] St. Faustina, [/size][/font][font="Palatino Linotype"][size="3"]Blessed Mother Teresa - There are so many! [b]Devotions: [/b][/size][/font][font="Palatino Linotype"][size="3"]Rosary, Divine Mercy[/size][/font][font="Palatino Linotype"][size="3"], St. Michael, Guardian Angel. [b]Name you would like to take and why: [/b][/size][/font][font="Palatino Linotype"][size="3"]Sr. Karol Madonna (Karol for the late pope John Paul and Madonna for our lady) as a Back-up I would take Bethany Madonna (Bethany because just like Mary I want to be at the foot of our savior and Madonna for our lady) [b]Favorite feast day: [/b][/size][/font][font="Palatino Linotype"][size="3"]Annunciation [b]Favorite food: [/b][/size][/font][font="Palatino Linotype"][size="3"]Anything from the Caribbean [b]Favorite animal: [/b][/size][/font][font="Palatino Linotype"][size="3"]Dog [b]The food you hate the most: [/b][/size][/font][font="Palatino Linotype"][size="3"]Blech (beets) I would say Mushrooms but I actually love them, I just happen to be allergic. [b]Hardest part of your discernment: [/b][/size][/font][font="Palatino Linotype"][size="3"]Waiting for God's timing. Even though I trust His infinite wisdom, I struggle with this. [b]Anything you like to add? [/b][/size][/font][font="Palatino Linotype"][size="3"] Can't think of anything right now. Oh, Can't wait for Wednesday cause I go visit the sisters then Yay!!! [/size][/font]
vee Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 [b]What covent or abby would you like to enter?????[/b] ummm.... here [img]http://thebarefootentrepreneurs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/beach-hammock.jpg[/img] The food you hate the most: eel and cooked beef liver
LadyOfSorrows Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 (edited) [quote name='vee8' timestamp='1300747250' post='2222160'] [b]What covent or abby would you like to enter?????[/b] ummm.... here [img]http://thebarefootentrepreneurs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/beach-hammock.jpg[/img] The food you hate the most: eel and cooked beef liver [/quote] [url="http://www.carmelitesistersbythesea.net/"]carmelites by the sea[/url] Edited March 21, 2011 by LadyOfSorrows
emilier98 Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 [quote name='vee8' timestamp='1300747250' post='2222160'] [b]What covent or abby would you like to enter?????[/b] ummm.... here [img]http://thebarefootentrepreneurs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/beach-hammock.jpg[/img] [/quote] There is a group of sisters that have their mother house in Hawaii
HopefulBride Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 [quote name='emilier98' timestamp='1300750319' post='2222177'] There is a group of sisters that have their mother house in Hawaii [/quote] Sign me up!
emilier98 Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 [quote name='HopefulBride' timestamp='1300750527' post='2222178'] Sign me up! [/quote] I know! If only I felt called to them. Why can I not feel called to them? I can just see myself surfing in my habit. lol
OnlySunshine Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 [quote name='emilier98' timestamp='1300751456' post='2222183'] I know! If only I felt called to them. Why can I not feel called to them? I can just see myself surfing in my habit. lol [/quote] [img]http://greatextremesports.com/userfiles/2010/8/30/images/Annual%20Nuns%20Surfing%20Contest%20At%20New%20Jersey.jpg[/img] [img]http://anunslife.org/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/surfin_nun2.jpg[/img]
emilier98 Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1300757517' post='2222211'] [img]http://greatextremesports.com/userfiles/2010/8/30/images/Annual%20Nuns%20Surfing%20Contest%20At%20New%20Jersey.jpg[/img] [img]http://anunslife.org/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/surfin_nun2.jpg[/img] [/quote] One of my friend's uncle is a Dominican of the Eastern Province and he rides a Harley and his helmet has the Dominican cross on it and he rides it with his habit on. I can only hope one day I will be that amesome of a sister.
franciscanheart Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 [quote name='emilier98' timestamp='1300765911' post='2222238'] One of my friend's uncle is a Dominican of the Eastern Province and he rides a Harley and his helmet has the Dominican cross on it and he rides it with his habit on. I can only hope one day I will be that amesome of a sister. [/quote] I have secretly wondered if the Sisters would let me donate and ride my Ninja if I enter.
emilier98 Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 [quote name='franciscanheart' timestamp='1300767923' post='2222250'] I have secretly wondered if the Sisters would let me donate and ride my Ninja if I enter. [/quote] It's possible. The Dominican I am speaking of got his motorcycle license and the day he got it someone just happened to donate a black Harley and a helmet that fit him perfectly with a Dominican cross on it. Funny how that works. [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/whistle.gif[/img]
franciscanheart Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 [quote name='emilier98' timestamp='1300768066' post='2222251'] It's possible. The Dominican I am speaking of got his motorcycle license and the day he got it someone just happened to donate a black Harley and a helmet that fit him perfectly with a Dominican cross on it. Funny how that works. [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/whistle.gif[/img] [/quote]
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