my latest letter to the superior

Dear Sister X

I have just had one of the hardest experiences of my life--- giving away my cats. Oranage is next door at the neighbors and is hiding in the litter box. Catcher cried the entire trip to her new home and arrived with no voice. I know that they will be loved and are in good hands. MY house feels empty and I expect them to come up to the door.

The storage men are coming tomorrow to put what's left of my apartment into a container. My entire apt is now either boxed , covered or shrink wrapped. The organist from church is coming over to keep me company while the movers are here. It's such a strange feeling to watch what's left being put into boxes and then carted away. I do not know how J packed her house in 2 days, it took me about a month doing it a bit at a time.

The word that keeps surfacing that would describe my life right now despite moments of sadness is celebration. I am so loved by my community and I feel supported and lifted up and celebrated. I could not do all of this without their support and encouragement.

I will be staying with my priest W from Sunday through Thursday night and she is driving me to the airport on early thursday morning.

I will not be traveling with a cell phone. I am canceling service before I go.

Give a big hello to everyone for me.
Love-
monk_1975

We shall run on the path of God's commandments, our hearts overflowing with the inexpressible delight of love---St. Benedict