Out of Town

Yes that's right I am out of town at the moment. My work sent me to Racine for a week to tak part in a training program going on all week. It is hard work but I am working with some really fun people and am thoroughly enjoying myself. We start bright and early at 7:00am and work till 6:00pm or 7:00pm. It is pretty grueling work getting up and down, lifting heavy objects, climbing ladders, and trying to fit everything in. Yet, I could get used to this kind of life. After a hard days work, come home to a swimming pool, a whirlpool, a fitness room, internet access:), free breakfast, roomservice, and MY OWN little space!!!!! Yes, I most definately could get used to this:)!!!!!!
Thank you for all your prayers and rest assured for you are all in mine (especially you Zenka:)!!!! Michele is still going through a hard time and is in alot of pyshical, mental, and emotional pain. She is having some minor legal issues as well and even had to go to court today for something that wasn't even her fault. Thank God that problem has actually been mostly worked out today so that is good but please continue to pray for her and thank you again. Well, I must be getting going cuz it is getting late and I have to wake up early tomorrow morning again. So arrevedeirci for now my friends!!!!! God Bless!!!!
Mary

Ready for School hopefully......

Well, yesterday, my mom and I went to orientation for my school in the fall. She wanted to come along to get some information and see what it was all about and I said I didn't mind so she came along. So, I am all set and registered for classes and now all I have to do is take an accuplacer test, a keyboarding test, and finalize my financial aid process. I am so excited and yet, I am a little apprehensive too. I am going to go to school for two years for something that I am not sure I want to be doing for the rest of my life. I am panicing at the moment!!!! But, my objective is to get my degree in Healthcare Business Services so I can have something under me and then maybe go on to a four year college after working for a while. My problem is that there is so much I want to do and I'm not sure I want to be tied down to one thing. I want to go to new places, meet new people, and do new things. I am restless and independant. AHHHH!!!!!!!
Brief moment to breathe steadily..... ok I think I'm good for now :)! Anyway, I will survive. I always do :)!
I have another prayer request for you all. My very good friend Michele is going through a very difficult time right now. She has given up on religion and doesn't want Him in her life. She says she has tried to turn to Him and it failed. She is having some major financial, emotional, spiritual, and physically painful problems right now and needs ALOT of prayers. She is very worldly and does many things I don't approve of or condone but she needs a friend and I am there for her and praying for her and I ask you to help me pray for her. Thank you and be assured you are all in my prayers always. God Bless. Arrevedierci!!!!
Mary

Another vocation

This past Monday was May 1 and also the feast of St. Joseph the worker. I slept over at my parents house the night before and we got up early the next morning to go to 7am Mass at the Carmelite monastery in Denmark, WI. But this was no ordinary Mass for at this one, a novice would make her perpetual vows and receive her black veil. Her new name was Sr. Mary Joseph of the Holy Face. What a beautiful name and what a great day too! They Mass was beautiful with 12 priests and the bishop all concelebrating. The chapel is somewhat small but let me tell you it was jammed full that morning! After the homily, the she came out with Mother and the Vicar and professed her vows. She then received her veil as she stood before the bishop. Then they went to the altar to sign the contract showing she was forever the bride of Christ. How awesome. As I watched her I really began to admire her and when I later found out she was not that much older than me, I was stunned! I am a very independent and restless person with dreams of traveling the world and falling in love with someone. I know that right now if I were to enter a convent I would feel like a caged wild bird. But I really respected this young girl who was forever a cloister and yet was at peace and content with being just that. We got to meet her and mother in the visiting room and sister was so happy she was crying and laughing at the same time :)! It was a great experience for me to witness this total giving of self to God and really makes me want to strive for greater holiness and unity with God. Well, I think that's all for now, except that Spring has finally sprung out here in Wisconsin and I hope it will continue that way :)! God bless you all! Arrevedeirci!!!
Mary