Surprised by Sister

We were feeding the boys when the door bell rang.  Naturally, I went to go answer it and all the Luke could think was 'Oh my goodness; is Angela getting murdered?'  No, actually, our dear friend Sister Maris Stella, was at the door, and let's just say I freaked out a bit.  She (we!) was blessed to have a surprise home stay, and I am so grateful for the quality time we were able to spend with her.  Words can not express how wonderful it was.  We were able to see her quite a few times, and each time there was such great conversation and encouragement.  She is such a blessed witness to the love of Jesus. 
Highlights of her stay:
~Being surprised by her!
~Meeting Torin for the first time!  yes, it took them 8 months to finally meet, but it was so wonderful when it happened!
~Seeing why God was having us wait for Sara and Peyton to get engaged (congrats-yay!)---because then ALL five (Sister, Luke, Sara, Peyton and I) could celebrate the new news together.  Seriously, I was almost hyperventilating because I was so excited and had to remind myself to breathe and swallow.  It was pretty intense.  Ask me sometime to hear the long version of the story.  I was just blown away at how much the Lord blest us.
~Hearing (and reminded) about how God answers prayers.  Her order lives off of Divine Providence--they fully rely on God's provision for everything.  He answers them in His OWN time and His OWN way. 

Though it is hard not seeing her, I know she is following God's call, and we are so proud of her!  Thank you, Sister Maris Stella for your friendship and your witness.  We love you!



Just call her the baby photo whisperer--what a great picture of all three of them!

Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Pray for us.

Love ya, mean it!
Be here now.