Thursday, August 28, 2008

In a New York Minute

Yesterday afternoon, I got an unexpected phone call from Gabriel's godmother, Sister Mary Clare. She was in town with her parents! They were driving to Dallas this afternoon, but wanted to stop by for a bit to see us. She apologized for calling at the last minute, but I told her she could have given us 1 hour's notice, and it would have been fine (or in New York time, a "minute"). Sister Mary Clare is a nun with the Sisters of Life in New York City. We last saw her in February to witness 2 of her fellow sisters take their final vows. Hopefully we will be able to make the trip to see Sister Mary Clare take her final vows as well.
I was so excited, I called David on his cell right away. It was just providential; Chris had just been in town and I'd taken pictures of him with Gabriel. Now I could take new pictures of Gabriel with his godmother too. It had to be divine intervention. (I also admit to a moment of weakness and pride-- thank goodness the house was cleaned yesterday! Convents are neat and spotless, unlike our house constantly ransacked by four kids :-)

David made sure to come home from work to see Sister Mary Clare. They've been friends since college-- they lived in a coed Catholic house called St. Joseph's Vineyard, and therefore were also housemates.

Gabriel was a bit shy around Sister Mary Clare and her parents, but as always, happily sat on her lap for pictures. They turned out so great!


I was able to print off the pics and give them to Sister Mary Clare to take with her, along with a picture of Chris and Gabriel from last weekend. We had a wonderful time talking with her and her parents. She is a beautiful person-- you feel grace when she is in the room. I only wish she could have stayed longer. We exchanged hugs three times as we were saying goodbye. She gave Gabriel a blessing and he gave her a kiss on the cheek-- it was adorable.

If she ever comes into town again, David wants to take her to the elementary school and have lunch with Rebecca. It would be wonderful for Rebecca to spend time with her. A nun in a public school.. now wouldn't that cause a ruckus? (David has the best ideas!)

What a special visit from a special person. We are so blessed! Thank you Lord for such a special gift today!


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