This past week, Julia and I went down to our favorite place...The Convent of St. Birgitta. It's so beautiful, quiet and peaceful there. I hated to leave! We had the house to ourselves and the sisters gave Julia lots of time and attention...and she loved every minute of it.
Julia, you are growing so quickly. What happened to the little baby with the huge brown eyes? I was so blessed to have this special time away with you. The highlight of the trip for me was seeing you kneeling in the chapel with all of the sisters around you during Adoration. You are so grown up to stay with them all by yourself. They loved being with you. I hope we can go again next year.
This is your belated 5th birthday gift and a special mommy daughter overnight in preparation for your First Holy Communion this Sunday...Jesus is waiting to draw close to you in the Holy Eucharist.
Some Highlights to Remember:
1. Cooking in the kitchen with Sister Gina
2. Mass offered just for you and the other First Holy Communicants in the chapel
3. Going for a walk in the morning before we left
4. The hot fudge sundaes from Sister Floriana
5. Pictures on our private balcony
6. Throwing pebbles into the water
7. Mother Eunice's special gift to you (not to be opened until Sunday)
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I have to visit St. Birgitta's! When I do I'll tell the sisters Sharon convinced me to come.
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