Blessed

On a day when the scripture readings centered around visitors, travelers, and hospitality, I got to experience related blessings on a personal level.
 
Last evening, I was working at the reception desk and got a phone call: “What would you do if two Sisters came in around nine-thirty?”  To this I responded, “I would welcome them, and attend to their needs.”  (Perhaps the story of Abraham, which I had been preparing for the morrow’s non-denominational service for our residents inspired this answer.) 
 
Two of our Sisters would be passing through on their way to a celebration at Mt. Carmel, ND the next morning.  They would spend the night. 
 
A little while later, another call came from Hankinson, in which I was invited to travel with them for the event. 
 
Having a number of commitments planned, I said that it probably wouldn’t work, but that I would think about it. 
 
Everything fell neatly into place, and I was able to go.  Residents did a beautiful job taking care of the sacristy for me, for example. 
 
On the way, we past numerous fields of canola.  It was striking!  It made a person almost envy those living in the vicinity for the beauty that surrounded them. 
 
I am grateful for a much needed getaway! 
 
When I got back, feeling a little bad for missing the non-denominational service after all (since we didn’t get back on time), I led a little hymn-singing session in the front lobby.  I was at the front desk, and so could not do a service in chapel. 
 
I am grateful for the opportunity to celebrate with the people there, and appreciate those who made this getaway possible. 
 
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, please pray for us!

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