It's a Small World

I've had a lot of "what a small world!" moments recently. Have I mentioned that three in-real-life friends have found my blog?? It's so crazy! Unfortunately the reason they found my blog is because they too are dealing with infertility. But I'm so glad to connect and re-connect with them. I caught up with my friend J yesterday on the phone. Please keep her in your prayers as she and her husband begin the journey of adoption.

Another small world moment happened this past weekend. Here is the back story... when we were in Rome this spring we met an American priest - Fr. C - who was living in Rome. A mutual friend of ours put us in touch. I emailed with him before the trip and we talked about possibly getting together. We really weren't sure what our week in Rome was going to be like.

It ended up that Fr. C got us tickets to the Papal Chrism Mass when we needed them! We met him in front of St. Peter's that morning, he gave us the tickets and after chatting for a bit he went in through the special priest entrance. (All priests can concelebrate this one Mass with the Holy Father.)

We attempted to meet up again that week but it didn't work out. I had told Fr. C about our pilgrimage to Lourdes and about our desire for children. He suggested that we visit this special statue of Our Lady of Childbirth inside St. Augstine's Church. Many Italians and pilgrims pray there when they are trying to have children. The walls around the statue are filled with bibs and other baby items from people who return to give thanksgiving to Our Lady after they have a baby.

It was a beautiful statue. My husband and I lit a candle and prayed there for a bit. Of course I hoped and dreamed that we would have a reason to return with a baby bib. Little did I know that would become a reality! (I guess we'd better go back to Rome soon.)

Anyways, I'm giving you all this back story because Fr. C has returned to our diocese and has been assigned to the parish where I sing. It's such a small world. It was fun to see him last weekend after Mass and introduce Tommy. I continue to be in awe of our little miracle.

Telling this story reminds me that I never finished posting about our pilgrimage. I got through the Lourdes part, but not Rome. It was such an amazing and grace-filled trip! I'm going to try and finish posting those pictures/stories. I would like to have it on my blog for posterity.

It's hard to believe that Tommy is now 2 months old! At his doctor's appointment yesterday he got his shots. He was such a good baby and only cried briefly. He now weighs 12 pounds and is 23 inches long. He's getting so big!