Retreat Day 10/26

Dear Gentle Readers,
Whoever said that there is no joy in community or that convent life is no fun (at times, at times!!!) has never had my group of friends or lived in this community. Thanks to all who sent emails, cards, target gift cards and my all time fave ---my sister adjacent t-shirt created by my gay, asian lawyer friend!!!! While we may not have spent time today physically, I feel so loved and so ready to tackle another day, another month, another year.

We have had early night prayer which is great since I feel awful. Probably due to all the sweets I consumed today---there was carrot cake in honor of my birthday and then there was pumpkin pie with dinner, whipped cream in the coffee as we did the dishes and my stash of dunkin donuts. The bad idea bears are partly to blame. So, the amount of sugar I ate today is part of the reason I dont feel good. The other two probable reasons--the clearing up sinus infection and perhaps a reaction to the flu shot I got on Friday. I have a huge welt that itches on my arm where I got the shot.

Tomorrow, 10/26, I am in retreat all day--each person gets one day a month for retreat. While my prayer schedule doesn't change, I am released from all household obligations and I get to think, pray, rest and as the superior says "waste time with God". It's a huge gift and it came at the right time. I've got some books to read and some scriptures assigned and other items that I'm looking forward to working on. As a result of this day, I am not checking email or blogging tomorrow. But, dont fret readers, I'll be back on Thursday.

We are getting slammed by this storm right now. I've been introduced to a new term today-- a "northeaster" which is not a liturgical celebration of Easter in the north. Instead, it's a combination of 3 storms and they've joined together to slam into the northeast. Apparently, Hurricane Wilma caused it.

I'm listening to Ella Fitzgerald and wishing you all a happy evening.

Thanks for being a part of my life! Here's to another year!

Love-
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