tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3716326148676033210.post6735809991217676371..comments2023-10-02T10:32:34.541-04:00Comments on Marked for Service: A Formation Year EndsMark Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14031470806176830712noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3716326148676033210.post-79534368966712819972010-01-03T09:50:54.203-05:002010-01-03T09:50:54.203-05:00Hi Mark, It's Nancy even though post always sa...Hi Mark, It's Nancy even though post always says Sam for some reason...So nice to see your group picture and read about this journey the past 3 yrs. Such a long and intense course of study, I had no idea before you started this how much time and study, not to mention prayer and soul-searching, goes into deciding if becoming a deacon is what God wants for you. Similar to my own journey in that I ask that question all the time, is this what You want me to be doing right now in my life. At mass yesterday, Fr. Larkin talked in such a moving way about the light of Christ, focusing on that in our every day journey and shining that light on whoever crosses your path. You have such a unique chance to touch so many in your journey and I'm so proud of you. <br /><br />Sometimes I feel that my own efforts are so small in comparison to other types of ministry or service, but I know God sees into our hearts and knows how hard I try in my own way to spread His light to my kids, grands, friends etc. and just as I have through my whole life, trust that He is always with me and will see us through this difficult time. It helps to see efforts paying off, like Sam writing in an essay that she feels that light inside and believes she wants to share it through music/teaching/whatever she decides.. and Josh getting a 4.0 in his classes last semester, and the boys happy and reaching up for a cuddle from Bamba or singing ABC song with me :) Treasured times mixed in with the stress but I know God has a plan for each of us. <br />Thanks for sharing on this blog, I enjoy reading it. Just know my prayers are with you and so proud of you, no matter where your journey takes you. love to all, NancyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301480307076442253noreply@blogger.com