Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Mass with the Bishop in Sankt Polten... and My Birthday...

So the students are amazing. I really love this group that has come in. They are so diverse. Their personalities are just so all over the place, and appreciate all of them. It was quite awesome being able to have Mass with the Bishop... Here is a group shot of all 160 students and some staff members...

Ok... so my birthday... wow. What a celebration. Thank you Lord for such a blessed day. It was sad that I didn't have my family to celebrate it with, but the Lord definitely provided and gave me so many good friends. This morning, when I went to the opening school meeting, the students greeted me with a cake and sang. Then the next meeting after lunch there was another cake and song. Then this evening at a bonfire that was held for me- thank you Mark and Niki!- another cake was made. I feel so loved. I would also like to thank the girls who brought me Milka bars and for my awesome staff for the gifts. Also to Katie for just rocking and being to good to me on Birthday. A special shot to Jerome for your birthday greeting that made me laugh so hard I cried. For everyone who wants to know... I am 28 now. 

The highlight of the day was being able to go to Mass and give thanks to the Lord for giving me another year. Lord, please grant me the grace to live this year for your glory. Bring me closer to You and allow me to know you more...

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