I Wrote An Email!

[Starets]

I think its really great and encouraging that they are being so welcoming to you. I have found by experience both in seeking a monastic home and in ohter ways that sometimes the "cold shoulder" is a sign that God does not want you there.

[Stacey]

Hi Chelsea, I am glad it all seems to be working out for you, it's an exciting time, you are in my prayers. It doesn't really matter how long or short the aspirancy is it's what happens in the time that does - after all in a way surely it is God who sets the agenda. Aspirancies vary greatly - i had an extremely short one here. I wrote several emails, had one or two phone calls, a long weekend visit then entered two weeks later. The whole process took about 6 weeks. I was very open and honest all through and very shocked when mother abbess said (after i had said i wanted to take things further) 'so how would you like to come - for 1,2,3 weeks, or just come to stay.?' I was flabbergasted and thought i had heard wrong but she said it always used to happen that way so why not?. I said yes - i took a leap of faith, had a crazy 2 weekS and here i am, it was the best decision i ever made. Go with what is right for you -it's God who is leading and your choice or not to follow, Pax and prayers.

[Stacey]

Hi Chelsea, I am glad it all seems to be working out for you, it's an exciting time, you are in my prayers. It doesn't really matter how long or short the aspirancy is it's what happens in the time that does - after all in a way surely it is God who sets the agenda. Aspirancies vary greatly - i had an extremely short one here. I wrote several emails, had one or two phone calls, a long weekend visit then entered two weeks later. The whole process took about 6 weeks. I was very open and honest all through and very shocked when mother abbess said (after i had said i wanted to take things further) 'so how would you like to come - for 1,2,3 weeks, or just come to stay.?' I was flabbergasted and thought i had heard wrong but she said it always used to happen that way so why not?. I said yes - i took a leap of faith, had a crazy 2 weekS and here i am, it was the best decision i ever made. Go with what is right for you -it's God who is leading and your choice or not to follow, Pax and prayers.

[Stacey]

Hi Chelsea, I am glad it all seems to be working out for you, it's an exciting time, you are in my prayers. It doesn't really matter how long or short the aspirancy is it's what happens in the time that does - after all in a way surely it is God who sets the agenda. Aspirancies vary greatly - i had an extremely short one here. I wrote several emails, had one or two phone calls, a long weekend visit then entered two weeks later. The whole process took about 6 weeks. I was very open and honest all through and very shocked when mother abbess said (after i had said i wanted to take things further) 'so how would you like to come - for 1,2,3 weeks, or just come to stay.?' I was flabbergasted and thought i had heard wrong but she said it always used to happen that way so why not?. I said yes - i took a leap of faith, had a crazy 2 weekS and here i am, it was the best decision i ever made. Go with what is right for you -it's God who is leading and your choice or not to follow, Pax and prayers.

[Stacey]

Hi Chelsea, I am glad it all seems to be working out for you, it's an exciting time, you are in my prayers. It doesn't really matter how long or short the aspirancy is it's what happens in the time that does - after all in a way surely it is God who sets the agenda. Aspirancies vary greatly - i had an extremely short one here. I wrote several emails, had one or two phone calls, a long weekend visit then entered two weeks later. The whole process took about 6 weeks. I was very open and honest all through and very shocked when mother abbess said (after i had said i wanted to take things further) 'so how would you like to come - for 1,2,3 weeks, or just come to stay.?' I was flabbergasted and thought i had heard wrong but she said it always used to happen that way so why not?. I said yes - i took a leap of faith, had a crazy 2 weekS and here i am, it was the best decision i ever made. Go with what is right for you -it's God who is leading and your choice or not to follow, Pax and prayers.

[Stacey]

Mistake forget this

Edited November 3, 2007 by Stacey

[Stacey]

Hi Chelsea, I am glad it all seems to be working out for you, it's an exciting time, you are in my prayers. It doesn't really matter how long or short the aspirancy is it's what happens in the time that does - after all in a way surely it is God who sets the agenda. Aspirancies vary greatly - i had an extremely short one here. I wrote several emails, had one or two phone calls, a long weekend visit then entered two weeks later. The whole process took about 6 weeks. I was very open and honest all through and very shocked when mother abbess said (after i had said i wanted to take things further) 'so how would you like to come - for 1,2,3 weeks, or just come to stay.?' I was flabbergasted and thought i had heard wrong but she said it always used to happen that way so why not?. I said yes - i took a leap of faith, had a crazy 2 weekS and here i am, it was the best decision i ever made. Go with what is right for you -it's God who is leading and your choice or not to follow, Pax and prayers. For the record i am 41!

Edited November 3, 2007 by Stacey

[Stacey]

oops again

Edited November 3, 2007 by Stacey