July-December 2012 Rapid Fire!

So, here is what else happened.....

July

Julian of Norwich- the chief theologian we studied in our "Jesus as Mother" class

• I went to Drew for two weeks to take a "Method of Theological Writing" class and "Jesus as Mother" class which was a view of the Medieval understanding of Jesus who feeds and nurture us as a mother. It was one of the best classes I ever took!
• Spent the weekend in-between the Drew classes to go to Longport and preside over the Mass on the lawn since the beautiful building burned to the ground. They will rebuild and I was moved by their indomitable spirit.

August

• Ali, Doug, D. and I all went to Crystal Cave for a tour. It was awesome and Ali got a new lid. 
• Youth group reunion at Kirby house to see people I haven't seen in years!

September 

Fair!

• Rebecca's wedding in the Rose garden in Allentown. Yeah!!
• Bonnie's baby shower in Tunkhannock where we hung out with my best friend from childhood, Kelly and the whole family. We even went back to my old neighborhood. Love you all!
• Wyoming Counter Fair!!
• Ken's B-day

October

The face of a 30 year old

• St. David's Fair- there are no words to describe how mind-blowing this country fair and auction is. They even had an omelet bar!  
• I turn 30.
• Hike with dad on the Horse-Shoe trail. 
• Hurricane Sandy- We were without power for 6 days. It was not great. At all. 

November

Matt and Hill at the GOL causing trouble. 

• Matt, Frank and I went to the Gathering of Leaders at St. John's Island, SC. Not only was the conference wonderful, we also watched the President get reelected, I was able to celebrate a Eucharist over looking he shore and I walked along the beach with a dolphin following me for miles.  
• DioPA convention for the first time. 
• Thanksgiving with Ali & Doug! 
• D. turns 5!

December

You know it's a Tax wedding with that many props and costume.

• Michael and Rachael's wedding in Grand Rapids! I had such a great time presiding at this wedding with all the wonderful family members who are so dear to my heart. I love you all!! Sarah Tax, another place on our "travel together" list. 
• Andy and Kim are ordained deacons. Congratulations!