Two years ago Susan graduated from St Thomas in December... I have shared the story of "Susan and the bow..."  Today as I am heading out into a cold world to make it to work over icey roads... my heart is warmed by this sweet memory of my baby girl - #4 of 4, who is now far away in France.... happily answering the "call" to be His Spouse!

We all have those warm memories that carry us through... many times that is all we have when we lose a loved one to death.  For us to have Susan/Hallel only an ocean away is by far a lesser distance than having to wait until death to be reunited with her!  We have really nothing to mourn!  I do feel such a connection with her at mass, as she shared with us when she left -"I will be united with you in the Eucharist, mom!"  Yes, I know that and realize that, and it is a wonderful time for me to know that my daughter, little Sister Hallel, is each day united to her Spouse, Jesus Christ, in the banquet of LIFE!

Sweet Jesus, I love you and need you this day as I go to serve in the midst of the storm.  Thank you for the warm thoughts of my sweet youngest girl, whom you have called in such a special and powerful way!  To see her joy abound and her specialness be used to serve the world and the poor representing Christ in our midst... May other families be open and encourage their children to listen to the call and answer with a resounding "Yes!"  So many blessings are to be had and the boring same old pattern of materialism and self involved seeking is broken out of to find LIFE and LOVE!  Jesus, we trust in you!  Amen and Halleluia!

Bless-bless, Barb

"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life."  John 3:16 - the sign that is held up in the front row at games...