After commissioning on December 7th, 2025, I
came home to enjoy the holidays with family and friends while preparing for my
emphatic yes of going on mission to Ghana. Every day in December last year,
leading to Christmas, I read a chapter of Luke. I wanted to be immersed in the
story of our Lord in preparation for His birth. This past year while reading I
was struck by Mary, not only her emphatic yes, but also her joy in that yes to
the Lord despite various trials she knew she would face. In my own life I was
beginning to see similarities to Our Holy Mother. I am filled with joy about
saying yes to God’s will in my life and fully trusting in that will. I have
been visiting family, friends, and fellow parishioners sharing all about my
formation out in LA. While, also speaking on how I am preparing at home for my
final departure to Ghana. Much like Mary and all mothers do when preparing to
welcome a joyous bundle of new life into the world. I feel as though in a way I
am preparing to welcome my own new joyous life in Ghana.
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| Three suitcases for three years |
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| Cutting out patterns to sew dresses, pants, and skirts
for Ghana |
