Restoration Retreat

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 This past weekend was the 7th Anniversary of Dick's death, 02/05/2015.  In a couple weeks it will be the Anniversary of the Accident, 02/19/1987.  When I received an email from the Jesuit Spiritual Center of an upcoming retreat on Restoration and the gifts of the Holy Spirit that would be happening on 02/05/2022 I could not pass it up, I could not think of a better way to spend my day.


This date is also significant because it just so happened that Dick's passing happened on our new daughter in law's birthday.  I am really into the significance of numbers... anyway Emily was turning 35, and I wanted her to send her a special bouquet of flowers.  Dick's accident was 35 yrs ago. I received the message that the flowers had been delivered but when I spoke to our son Dan he said they did not receive them but that it was okay because they were having a great weekend.  I was in a tizzy... I had to decide weather or not to leave for the retreat due to freezing, cold, Icy and snow at 7;30am, but I wanted to go.  Long story, I delayed but the sun came out and I made to the retreat.

I turned out to be a beautiful day of prayer, reflection and kinship with wonderful folks.  We had speakers on Piety, Study, Apostolic Action, and Discernment.  Which really had me reflecting on what is my story and message, my take away if you will.  I am understanding more each day and year my take away.  I see more and more that this is all in God's hands and God's plan to which we are to surrender.  Now I know myself enough that I am neither a writer or a speaker but I do have much to say because the thoughts in my head never stop.  I have figured out my story, Dick's story, Our story.



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