No excuses--time goes on!

So--it's April 13th and I've been more than lazy about writing.  However, it is a new day with new challenges approaching and so back to writing.

I've been accepted into the Academy for Spiritual Formation and on April 1st (no foolin') got an email that Session 35 at Burlingame, California is officially a "go."  There had been some hesitation to continue on with it due to small registration numbers.  (It had already been postponed from January.)  However-- a go it is.

Today I got an email from the Hospitality Coordinator, Jan.  A welcome letter; specific instructions for travel, what to bring, etc.; academy policies; driving instructions to Mercy Center; Mercy Center Guest Information; and an arrival schedule and special dietary information form.  Last, but not least, an emergency contact information form that will be opened only in the even of an emergency.

So something I've thought about for over two years is going to be a reality--and I am both excited and trepidatous.   A former participant writes that:

"To really enjoy it, if enjoy is the word, it helps to be one part monk, one part dogface recruit, one part student, and seven parts hungry to learn to pray!  Other than that, I recommend it to everyone." 

What have I gotten myself into?   And what is a "dogface recruit?"

I remain in PT for the bothersome shoulder.  Still a fair amount of pain, but my therapist says I am indeed making progress.  I was a bit chagrined to hear that it could take a year for a full healing.  Slow but steady, hopefully.

Spring is here--yahoo!  In spite of a black thumb, I'm hoping to do some things in the garden this year.  We'll see what happens!  I'm challenged right now to try and keep ahead of the dandelions.  Cute they are--but I have no plans to let them go to seed!