My RCIA Diary

Just went to a day long retreat at Villa Maria in New Castle. I guess I really didn't know what to expect but let me say....I was pleasantly surprised. The retreat emphasized a great deal of meditation on the beautiful grounds. I think it was such a meaningful way to go into our "home stretch" before being baptised. I got to speak with Father Dan a little. I feel very honored to have him baptise me. I guess if I'm truly honest though, I don't exactly feel like I'm "on fire" I rather feel very at peace and just plane happy and satisfied in a way that I've never felt before.
This whole process has been so meaningful to both me and my family that I really have to look with total awe at God's blessings. It ironically was the topic of the story of Tobiah that we discussed at the retreat today. God's blessing are so rich and full that it really does defy understanding.

I was speaking with my wife Lora after the retreat and the previous story brings to mind a situation we recently went through. After working at the hospital for well over 5 years now I recently made the decision to give up my full time position to work per diem in another department. This decision was so that I could get my foot in the door for medical imaging which I had been struggling to get into. This however meant giving up full time benefits as well as sick and vacation pay. What would I do if I were to get sick? Would we lose everything? Would I even get enough hours to make ends meet? God's answer.....I took my job in medical imaging in the CT department....a field which some x ray tech never get a chance to work in. Just when I didn't know if the hours would be enough to sustain us, my old department came to me with an idea. I could work per diem for them also to pick up additional hours and slightly more pay at that. Though this was not a position I would have ever applied for, It does give me a chance to continue to work with mental health and medical imaging all while being able to provide for my family. My answer....Be careful of what you wish for....God may give you something even better!
Thanks to the Great Creator! Thank you also to Father Dan and St. Michael's Parish for making the retreat today possible...both Lora and I really enjoyed ourselves.