It has begun...

...the packing that is.

Ish and I will be married in less than a month. It is really hard to believe since we have been engaged for so long (over 19 months). In the moments between the craziness of wedding planning, I have begun to pack (it is no easy feat!). It seems I am bad at informing people of my plans in life (a possible side effect of being introverted).So here it is:

We're moving back to Delaware.

Consider yourself informed.  That being said, please pray for us as we prepare for many transitions at once.  We are both excited to be moving back.  I do have a sort of sadness to be leaving Massachusetts though as I will be moving away from my family.  I will also miss several of the advantages that living near Boston has to offer (particularly the amazing public transportation system--DART doesn't even begin to compare).  

A life lived to the fullest.

My 99 year old neighbor Jim passed away today.  If you were to imagine a 99 year old man, you might think of someone who uses a cane or a wheelchair, perhaps someone with  a failing memory, or even some one who is bedridden.  Up until this past month none of these depictions would come close to describing Jim.  At 99, Jim still went dancing with his eighty-something girlfriend, went for a run most days, and in the summer he would swim a mile on every day that the weather allowed it.  Jim never got old; he just got older.  

Jim was one of a kind. When he was 93 yearsold, we were both at a benefit for a mutual friend who was battling cancer.  Jim asked me to dance.  At the time I was attending ballet classes and rehearsals for hours each day--I was unquestionably in shape.  Jim, however, managed to wind me.  He was an amazing ballroom partner and at 93 had far more stamina than I did as at 17.

Jim brought joy to all who knew him, and showed us all how to get older with out ever getting old.  Please as you say your prayers tonight, remember Jim.  

Requiem aeternam dona ei, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat ei . Requiescat in pace. Amen.

Prayer request...

I have a job interview next week for a position as a Catholic campus minister at a local college.  Please pray for me and for the ears and hearts of those who will be interviewing me.  

Prayers please..

I have a job interview on Thursday.  Please keep me in your prayers.

China Earthquake

As some of you may know my uncle and cousin are in China right now.  My aunt e-mailed today to let us know that they were not near the earthquake when it happened; praise the Lord.  I do have a feeling they won't be going to Chengdu anymore though.  Please pray for all those in China and who have family in China who were affected by the earthquake.