Faith Walk

My Mom and I had an interesting evening. 2 years ago, our church had asked members of the congregation to become secret prayer pals for Confirmation students. Dolores and I signed up. We each received a profile and a photo of a young girl in her 1st year of confirmation classes, so we knew who they were but they didn't know who we were. We prayed to help nurture their faith, sent them anonymous cards and little presents for their birthdays and Christmas, etc. We received updated profiles and new pictures this past year. Well, tonight was the night that the secret prayer pals would be revealed and then on Sunday, they will officially be Confirmed at a special afternoon service and my Mom and I are invited too.

I asked my Mom to come with for support and I had a gift for both of our "girls." It was a beautiful cake and punch reception where each student was called up to receive their certificate, gown and Bible verse. Then the prayer pals were called up to be revealed. Mom went up with me for Dolores's girl and I went up for my girl. After the ceremony I explained to Dolores's girl what had happened. She was wearing the necklace that Dolores gave her for Christmas. It about broke my heart but now after thinking about it for awhile, Dolores had touched her life in such a positive way that she wanted to show her gratitude by wearing her necklace. That is just so rich and I am so thankful that Dolores is still touching people. The girl was so disappointed not to be able to meet Dolores but I promised her that I would get to know her.

Dolores had been struggling with her faith for awhile and I thought this would be a good idea for her to learn to pray for someone else. It was also a good experience for Dolores.

By the way, I did not have any cake or punch! Ha ha. No kidding, I'm trying to be good.

I ate a chicken sandwich with roasted red pepper and onions for dinner. This afternoon I ate a lighter lunch than usual and when I was hungry later on about 3:30pm, I ate 1/2 apple with some natural peanut butter. Pretty tasty.

Aaron and I are looking forward to going to the Chicago Theatre this Saturday to see Anthony Bourdain from "No Reservations" on the Travel Channel. He's supposed to be really good with his one man show. We are doing this for our anniversary - a little early. We'll be married 13 years May 31st. On May 27th we are going to the Sybaris overnight and then maybe into the city for the Matisse exhibit at the Art Institute. I say maybe, because you know that Sybaris can sure wear you out!