InHisLove726 Posted June 26, 2009 Posted June 26, 2009 [quote name='VeniteAdoremus' post='1902179' date='Jun 26 2009, 12:49 PM']She is preparing for her Gregorian Chant workshop in [i][b]Solesmes[/b][/i]. [/quote] No wonder it's been so quiet lately! ::enjoys the sounds of silence::
VeniteAdoremus Posted June 26, 2009 Author Posted June 26, 2009 [quote name='InHisLove726' post='1902184' date='Jun 26 2009, 07:57 PM']No wonder it's been so quiet lately! ::enjoys the sounds of silence:: [/quote] *stretches luxuriously* Our dad tries to tease me in her stead but he's not half as good at it.
InHisLove726 Posted June 26, 2009 Posted June 26, 2009 (edited) [quote name='VeniteAdoremus' post='1902193' date='Jun 26 2009, 01:06 PM']*stretches luxuriously* Our dad tries to tease me in her stead but he's not half as good at it.[/quote] Forgive me for my apparent dumbness (LOL), but you two are related? Edited June 26, 2009 by InHisLove726
MissyP89 Posted June 26, 2009 Posted June 26, 2009 About six months, give or take, until I can be with my beloved again...
VeniteAdoremus Posted June 26, 2009 Author Posted June 26, 2009 [quote name='InHisLove726' post='1902227' date='Jun 26 2009, 09:00 PM']Forgive me for my apparent dumbness (LOL), but you two are related? [/quote] Yes. And no. She came to the Netherlands I'm-not-allowed-to-say-how-many years ago for school&adventure, and her parents still live in Britain, so she was sans family except during the summer hols, which is why we adopted her. My dad is really happy that I'm leaving first as an apostolic. He says I'm good practice for the whole giving-daughters-away thing, because PP is going to be much harder, being cloistered and such
osapientia Posted June 26, 2009 Posted June 26, 2009 [quote name='VeniteAdoremus' post='1902146' date='Jun 26 2009, 01:15 PM']That's the wonderful thing about Benedictines, you put them behind a grille somewhere and they're no trouble anymore Active Dominicans, on the other hand, keep coming and coming... (and talking and TALKING) 17 days [/quote] Oh Bennies can be way more trouble behind that grille than out front of it. LOTS of Power back there.
osapientia Posted June 26, 2009 Posted June 26, 2009 [quote name='InHisLove726' post='1902122' date='Jun 26 2009, 11:58 AM']But, correct me if I'm wrong...I seem to remember 2 Benedictines trying to convert all of us. But I won't say who.... [/quote]
VeniteAdoremus Posted June 26, 2009 Author Posted June 26, 2009 [quote name='osapientia' post='1902399' date='Jun 27 2009, 01:21 AM']Oh Bennies can be way more trouble behind that grille than out front of it. LOTS of Power back there. [/quote] Unf. That's true. Always keep on their good side
DameAgnes Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 You girls all make me so jealous, both for your opportunities and your youth! But as I remain here, lowly Oblate, sewing a seam in my husband's favorite old shirt, I pray for all of you, in all of your discernments, all of your joys and sorrows, your goings, your coming-backs and your going out again. I certainly admire the example of your fortitude which instructs me! Pray for me, also!
littlesister Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 (edited) ! Edited June 27, 2009 by littlesister
littlesister Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 Thank you, Dame Agnes! Well said, except that there's nothing lowly about being an Oblate! They're an example to us all. This thread is fun, living it all over again. By the way, Lillian's second visit is day-after-tomorrow. Thanks for the prayers, phriends!
VeniteAdoremus Posted June 27, 2009 Author Posted June 27, 2009 (edited) [quote name='DameAgnes' post='1902736' date='Jun 27 2009, 08:28 PM']You girls all make me so jealous, both for your opportunities and your youth! But as I remain here, lowly Oblate, sewing a seam in my husband's favorite old shirt, I pray for all of you, in all of your discernments, all of your joys and sorrows, your goings, your coming-backs and your going out again. I certainly admire the example of your fortitude which instructs me! Pray for me, also![/quote] I wish I could sew And DameAgnes, littlesister is totally right. You are very important to us *drags out soapbox* There is no higher vocation than your own vocation! *pushes soapbox back* When I got home today I got two fantastic surprises: 1. My mum was in the back garden - she's been in Middle America for six months! And she told me I'd see her tomorrow because she'd be too jetlagged today (a total lie, to surprise me) 2. My dad has picked up my shoes for the packing list! I have one pair which my mum described as "...sturdy...", and one pair that's [i]also[/i] black and laced, but [i]slightly[/i] hipper. And it has really cool insoles with happy coloured stripes. I love colour even though it'll be invisible, I will KNOW it's there. 15 days! That's only two weeks and one day! Edited June 27, 2009 by VeniteAdoremus
NisiTe Posted June 28, 2009 Posted June 28, 2009 (edited) [quote name='VeniteAdoremus' post='1901501' date='Jun 25 2009, 06:46 PM']I think this thread has now officially established that Dominicans rule [/quote] I must include my Dominican presence as well [quote name='loveletslive' post='1901722' date='Jun 25 2009, 11:54 PM']ugh. my friends are in nashville RIGHT NOW!!! and i decided not to go since i was schedule to work this weekend. *kicks self*[/quote] You will have your chance...*cough cough retreat cough cough* [quote name='VeniteAdoremus' post='1903037' date='Jun 27 2009, 07:34 PM']My dad has picked up my shoes for the packing list! I have one pair which my mum described as "...sturdy...", and one pair that's [i]also[/i] black and laced, but [i]slightly[/i] hipper. And it has really cool insoles with happy coloured stripes. I love colour even though it'll be invisible, I will KNOW it's there.[/quote] I just got all my shoes...finally My mom describes them as being very "Old Lady-esque" but I love them nonetheless now my countdown: 43 days! Edited June 28, 2009 by NisiTe
Agnes Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 43 days until I enter! [quote]I just got all my shoes...finally My mom describes them as being very "Old Lady-esque" but I love them nonetheless[/quote] How many shoes do you Dominicans have to have? I'm really glad I only have to worry about finding a single pair of sandals!
VeniteAdoremus Posted June 29, 2009 Author Posted June 29, 2009 [quote name='Agnes' post='1904914' date='Jun 29 2009, 07:17 AM']43 days until I enter! How many shoes do you Dominicans have to have? I'm really glad I only have to worry about finding a single pair of sandals![/quote] I've got two pairs. And wellingtons. And sandals. And walking shoes, but I'm not sure if I am to bring them or not.
the lords sheep Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 (edited) I have to bring 2 pairs, plus 2 pairs of sandal, some heavy winter boots, running shoes, and houseslippers (if I'm remembering correctly)... And 72 days for me Edited June 29, 2009 by the lords sheep
VeniteAdoremus Posted June 29, 2009 Author Posted June 29, 2009 [quote name='the lords sheep' post='1905107' date='Jun 29 2009, 02:32 PM']I have to bring 2 pairs, plus 2 pairs of sandal, some heavy winter boots, running shoes, and houseslippers (if I'm remembering correctly)... And 72 days for me [/quote] Running shoes! I am insanely jealous. No running for me anymore. In two weeks, at this time, I will be having lunch with my father in the guest dining room
NisiTe Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 [quote name='Agnes' post='1904914' date='Jun 29 2009, 12:17 AM']43 days until I enter! How many shoes do you Dominicans have to have? I'm really glad I only have to worry about finding a single pair of sandals![/quote] 2 pairs of black lace-up oxfords 1 pair of tennis shoes (black or white)...I chose white 2 pairs white slippers
the lords sheep Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 [quote name='VeniteAdoremus' post='1905111' date='Jun 29 2009, 02:32 PM']Running shoes! I am insanely jealous. No running for me anymore. In two weeks, at this time, I will be having lunch with my father in the guest dining room [/quote] I don't know that we'll be doing ton of running per se (goodness, I hope not ) but we do play a lot of sports: soccer, volleyball, basketball, etc.
VeniteAdoremus Posted June 29, 2009 Author Posted June 29, 2009 [quote name='the lords sheep' post='1905299' date='Jun 29 2009, 07:42 PM']I don't know that we'll be doing ton of running per se (goodness, I hope not ) but we do play a lot of sports: soccer, volleyball, basketball, etc.[/quote] Then I feel a bit better, because I am exceedingly bad at all ball sports. (Yes, I know, women over 6' are legally forbidden to be bad at basketball - I still am.) Have you caught a volleyball virus in Italy?
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