Two weeks ago I completed the Benedicta Riepp program with the Benedictine Sisters of Erie, PA. I spent a year living, praying and working in the ministries of the sisters. I kept a blog during my year full of my exploits, triumphs, struggles and fun stories about being 20-something and living with 60 sisters. I learned more in a year than I ever could have imagined and made a family of wonderful women. I've recently relocated to Erie with my roommate who also did the program with me. Life on our own again is going to be quite the adjustment, but here it goes!
I've been out of the monastery for two weeks as of today. Today was also my first day back at the Mount since I left, as Alyssa and I went to liturgy this morning. It was a wonderful welcoming as countless sisters hugged me tightly and said "welcome home."
Walking in the doors for the first time in a year as a civilian (I'm exaggerating, work with me here) was interesting. There's a part of the Mount that will always be like home to me, but it definitely feels a little different. I'm in this weird in between phase- my apartment doesn't feel like home yet, and I'm no longer at the Mount. I'm adjusting, and it'll take a little while but it'll all feel right soon enough.
It was good to see everyone today, it made me so happy. I know my Sunday visit to the Mount will be a major highlight every week.
In other news- I completed my first week of work at St. Benedict's child development center. I'll be a floater in the classrooms which means I'll be working with all the age groups from little bitty infants all the way up to 5 and 6 year olds steps away from kindergarten. I'm sure I'll spend time in the kitchen or anywhere else I'm needed too. I'm pretty excited to be getting such a wide range of experience. I love the kids, the staff and the atmosphere at the daycare, and if my first week is any indication I'm really going to enjoy working there :)
I guess that'll do for now. I'm not sure how often I'll be updating right now, just stay tuned! I still need to figure out where I want to take this blog now. There is something about living in community with 60-something sisters that lended itself to entertaining and thought provoking writing. I'm still trying to get settled in my new place and in my new rhythm of life, so I guess settling the blog will come with that.
In the mean time, check out the links on the sidebar, there's some good stuff there!
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