Confirmation!

I almost forgot!!!

I got confirmed this Easter at the Vigil Mass! I went through the RCIA class for that so I could study different things than my peers were learning in the traditional Confirmation Class. I wanted more in depth lessons and a change of schedule. (Sundays just weren't cutting it...) Wednesdays were better and I got to know some interesting people along with solid information I was grateful to learn.

This is what happened:

First, Father called up the people that were getting baptized, then down through a list until it got the the people getting confirmed; the last sacrament. I was last in line though we all stayed on the alter. Father went all down the row, confirming us. Finally we all stood in a row across the alter with a pot of lilies in our hands while people clapped.

I'd just like to add one thing that was a continual frustration. Sparkles..... They were everywhere! This was mostly because of the dress I'd picked out for the event. Every time I took a step or brushed the material with my hand, sparkles showered the ground. My feet were really bright by the end of the night. Not to mention the floor of my bathroom at home of any of the floors I besparkled by simply walking on. The next day, I served the 11 o'clock mass. Father had one on his forehead and C and I almost burst from laughing when we stood there for him to wash his hands before the consecration. I know, I know. Not the best time to find something amusing... Ah well!

After the mass, we had a reception downstairs in the hall. This was nice, with people congratulating me and so on. But I felt I didn't deserve the attention half as much as any of the others that had been in the class. They were the ones taking the big step. I felt so exited to be confirmed. I was not disappointed in the least.

My Easter was wonderful! The dinner was delicious as I might have predicted, but just as memorable as the last Easter dinner. I am glad to be blessed as I am with my family and friends, but so many things I take for granted pass me by everyday. What are they? I am trying to look closely at my life. What can I improve? Of course, at that, about a thousand things come to mind. Growing in virtue will make these things better but that is easier said than done.

I am praying for all souls, especially the ones who take time to read this dull blog because I know they can only be people who feel bad if they don't. This is admirable and I don't release you from that. I need someone to read this blog...

The only thing I hope is that somehow I can help infinitesimally in bringing someone closer to God by informing you of wonderful things that happen to and for these Ladies in Mary's Grace.

God Bless