My sister found this...

I am the middle child of five kids.
The oldest is a priest, then we have a park ranger, I am one of two teachers, and I have no idea how to explain my sister that is 16 months younger.



She is just smart and does something with computers for AARP
and is a referee for soccer and puts crazy parents in there place in such a peaceful and teachable way.  She does this with such grace.

  She also is the one kid who always is there for our mom (well, mom built on to her house so what choice does she have?? lol)
She also added another apartment onto her house which makes her a landlord, too.  She is blessing a couple who are struggling to get through law school and they love her.  Of course, they love her.  Who doesn't?


So, this smart sister recently came to know her self "Some Jesus" through hardship.  Six years ago, Teri was not able to tell me where to find the gospels, but now... Holey Schmoley!!!  God has her in the palm of His hand and she is soaring.  She reminds me so much of my dad who came to know Jesus in his fifties, too.  He left us in the dust with his spirituality- but that is a long story for another time.

I invited her to help volunteer on a Diocesan Youth Conference a few years ago. There were about 1,000 teens and somehow she had a conversation with one of the speakers. Sr. Miriam who was just amazing.
So seriously, here is the scene;  I am listening to a praise band in a large auditorium in the far back with Teri.  I realize at some point she is not next to me.  Then I see her.  Teri, who had very little spirituality for most of her life is going to the deep end of the pool with a nun.  Loved it!

Years later Teri came across a podcast that this sister puts out.  She gets the credit for this resource and I am passing it on!
Podbean Abiding together   
If that doesn't work -   Try this out

Now - why should you look at Abiding Together?

Well, honestly- it is like hanging with your closest friends including your God- our best friend- you know, Jesus.
  Grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, or a beer, and sit back.

Oh wait- it is so much better if you invite a few friends over to hang with and discuss.  Communion- yes, community with a little hospitality and prayer-- oh Lordie, you are going to love this.







Last thought-
This summer a wonderful getaway came my way with my sweet Patrick, my sister Teri and her beautiful daughter Danielle.  My niece brought my youthful spirit back as you can see in the hippie chic pic,
my sister  brought on lots of meaningful conversation and sisterly love, and my Patrick keeps holding my kite string (grounding) and feeds me beautiful food (for my soul too). 

So I am ever grateful for beautiful summer surprises.

I would love to hear your thoughts, your one great moment this week, or something from the podcast that pops out to you.