Thankful Thursday: Sister Marietta

 

I have been using THANKFUL THURSDAYS to talk about some of the wonderful women who have had an impact on my life and my faith.

Photo by Pixy

When I was 4,  my parents enrolled in St.  Bernards School for Exceptional Children.  This school not only launched my educational journey, but also my spiritual journey.

St. Marietta was the principal of the Exceptional school.   She stood up with Mama when we joined St. Pius church and got baptized.  I can't remember her as my principal, but I use to see her walking around the St. Bernards campus.  I always loved running into her.

In 5th and 6th grade, at Christmas, we got to"adopt" a Sister.  We had a special luncheon with them.  I was so upset because I didn't get to be with St. Marietta. (The 6th graders got to choose the sister they wanted to "adopt" a sister they wanted to escort to the Christmas luncheon.)  I did get to "adopt" her the next Christmas.  (The was also the year I sang "I Saw Mama Kissing Santa Clause-so she was probably regretting  not teaching me how to sing!!!)

There isn't just one thing I loved about St. Marietta.  I just know when I was around her I felt like I was in the presence of GOD

Friday Fall ~ Pumpkin Spice

Photo by Heidi Kaden

Fall would be nothing without PUMPKINS.  Just the smell puts me in a crisp mood.  It jumps forward to having pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving dinner.  My cousin, Andy, and I have blown out birthday candles on more than one pumpkin pie.  The smell also takes me back to the fall festival at St. Bernards. Who doesn't loves a good pie, I mean, cakewalk?

The smell of a pumpkin spice candle can send a warm, calming feeling throughout the home.

OK, OK, let's talk about the best thing about pumpkin spice...

COFFEE!!!

Whether it's hot or iced, sweet or bitter: many of us love pumpkin spiced coffee.  It's a party for our senses; letting them know that the holidays are just around the corner!

Now, I really want a pumpkin spice frape!