After two months in a new place and with all our boxes neatly stowed or secretly stashed away, we (Sister Pam Biehl and I, Sister Regina Rose Pearson) decided that now would be our best chance of introducing everyone to the new convent on the block. Visitation Convent , on a quiet corner just off Hwy 41 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is the site of a new adventure which, so far, has been loaded with new people, new routines, and new reasons to laugh. And trust me, there is plenty of fun and laughter! It seems that our philosophy of life is going to be work hard, play hard!
Here’s are few snapshots of our life here at Visitation Convent and a few of the excursions we’ve been having!
Believing that everything life throws at us contains a lesson to be learned , Sr. Pam and I have chosen to reflect on what we are learning as we live and minister together. We’d also like to share our discoveries with you!
Lesson #1: Transitions can be tough but they can also be an opportunity to develop new habits, make new priorities, and make a new “normal.” Many times, change can mean loss but if we can open ourselves -even just a little bit- to the goodness and joy in every situation (even the challenges), we will find that wondrous things are waiting just around the corner!
Delighted to have Sr. Regina Rose join Sister Pam. Two delightful and holy women and I so enjoy their pray, work, play ethic. Looking forward to many opportunities for shared ministry and shared fun.
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Good to hear from you, Lyn!
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Great job. Blessings on your new beginnings!
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Thank you for sharing Visitation Convent and your first two months of your new year of Ministry. I very much like your Lesson #1! There is much to ponder in those few words. From this first description you are finding the wonder, joy and surprises God has in store for you each day.
You are in daily prayer!
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Wow! What a great peek into your happy, holy and hectic days. May you be awake to the blessings that match each challenge!
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We are waiting for post #2 in your pastorally adventuresome lives!
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Great snapshots of your new convent! I love the name. It was great having community days with you. Thanks much.
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I can see from picture #15 you have been at work on Lesson 1’s “opportunity to develop new habits.” Are you calling them “skants” or “pirts??!!”
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Haha! We actually call them culottes. Lol
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I enjoyed your blog, especially the Lesson! After almost two weeks away and a long list of e-mails to sort through, your blog was a refreshing break. So happy that your year is off to such a good start!
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I love the blog; thank you Sr. Pam and Sr. Regina Rose for sharing your life’s journey. I look forward to following your blog from Seattle.
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I enjoyed learning about your new venture filled with work, prayer,
and laughter! Thanks for sharing!
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