Its been quite some time...

doodoot

Bless you Cecilia.

I got the calling at age 13 and again the year before my eldest son was born - which is quite extraordinary when one considers that I wasn't brought up in any Christian faith.

Inbetween the callings I saw a documentary about the Poor Clares and felt drawn...unfortunately circumstances have always put a stop to me joining - I'm now married with 2 children.

Obviously God decided to put me on another path, but my eyes are filling up now at the thought of what could have been.

My heart and well wishes go out to you and I really hope that all goes well with you xx

june.elizabeth

faithcecilia wrote: »

Yes its just next door. There are still a few convents nearby but I don't know that any sisters teach there now. Its very different being enclosed in London than it was in Norfolk where we had 26acres of enclosure!

How strange is the coincidence as I now live in Norfolk.

There are not any Sisters teaching there now, it is a different school altogether.

I used to live in Ladbroke Grove hence why I went to those two schools.

The Convent is a beautiful and peaceful place and I hope you will be very happy there.

June

lostinrates

faithcecelia, thank you for sharing what was a diffcult time in your life with us, answering hard questions and for letting us know.

I wish you the best and hope you are happy with the new community and that this is how its turned out.

marywooyeah

I am not familiar with your story but its lovely to hear that you are happy and looking forward to returning to convent life. I wish you the very best on the path God has laid out for you xxx

tankgirl1

Hi
I am not familiar with your story either, and although now an atheist, I was brought up in a catholic environment, and had nuns as teachers at school. They did an awful lot for the community and were highly respected. Unfortunately their convent shut down some years ago.
I wish you all the best in your new venture x

faithcecilia

Thanks for all your kind words.

The next few weeks will be dtrange. I go away on 15th Nov for a live-in with the sisters until 12th Dec, then I am home and working for 3wks before I movr up.

Yes, its been a tough couple of weeks. At first I was terrible fragile and in absolute shock, I was devastated. Peopne on MSE were amazing, helping me deal with the job centre who were reluctant to allow me any benefits, and providing a huge amount of both practical and emotional support. I am so grateful that saying it doesnt come close. Although I post here rarely now (tending to stick to a Catholic forum)I felt it was only right to let all you stars know hoe much you helped me. Thank you x