It was such a busy day yesterday. Whew! A day I've been excited about & dreading at the same time. Our convalidation. I'm not so sure it was the convalidation that I dreaded but the confession that was going to precede it. I hadn't been to confession since the day of my first confession. I was just a child. Talk about nerve wracking since I hadn't been a practicing Catholic for years. I was so wrapped up in my thoughts heading into Church that I stepped right in front of a vehicle!! I wave apologetically & wouldn't you know it, the driver was a familiar face....RD's Pre-K teacher! Eeek. The thought crossed my mind that she thinks I'm a flake! Who walks right out in front of vehicles? Maybe my body was trying to get me out of confession LOL...(just kidding by the way). There were about 5 or so people ahead of me. Good. More time to sweat, more time to think, & more time to pass out. I felt like I was about ready to give the biggest speech of my life! I'm next in line & start wondering...Is there some switch I flip to turn the light from green to red? Hmmm, I guess I'll look around. In I go. The only "switch" I see is a regular light switch. I think to myself it's a good possibility that this is "the" switch. I flip it on. The whole room lights up. CRAP! Nope that is not "the" switch. UGH! Doesn't matter now. Father knows I'm green. Right then & there I have a good laugh at myself. When I sit down to face Father, he's smiling w/me & I know it's all good. Father says, "Welcome home, sister" & I did....I felt right at home.
The convalidation was really heartfelt & personal. It was completely different than I expected. Our Deacon did a wonderful job & gave us the best compliment on our marriage. It was very nice to hear. I can't say enough about how awesome this journey has been & how welcomed we have felt. I am excited to be able to receive communion once again & look forward to Easter when DH will finally be able to receive all of his sacraments as well.
BTW...in case you are wondering...I asked Deacon about said switch...."the switch" is in the seat & kneeler. ;)
I really enjoyed the ceremony. It was truley personal and Deacon Wayne is great!! I enjoyed it, and agreed with everything he said about you and Mike. I love you guys very much!!! He is right when he said you two are a beautiful example of what a marriage should be, and you should be proud of that. I love Micheal and am relieved and happy to know my sister is truley taken care of!!!
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