Happy 75th Jubilee, Sister Ancie!

My camera wasn't working great but I did get some nice pictures of Sister Ancie at her jubilee celebration today. It was pretty incredible seeing all of those Sisters of Mercy in the chapel to celebrate such a special day!

Lizzie got very sleepy during mass!

Papa taking a break after mass with the girls!

Katie took her first steps at the reception - GO KATIE!

The guest of honor!

Sister Ancie and Auntie Ann leaving to go home for the next party!

It was such a privledge to be present at Sister Ancie's renewal of her vows as a Sister of Mercy after 75 years. I wish that I could write the entire renewal but needless to say it gave me chills. When the Sisters - some celebrating 50 years as a Sister of Mercy and some 75 years as a Sister of Mercy - sang the Suspice of Catherine McAuley I got tears in my eyes. I tried to get a video but accidentally took a picture in the middle of it. You get the point!

SUSPICE OF CATHERINE MCAULEY

"My God, I am yours for time and eternity

Lord, I am yours forever.

It is you who must teach me to trust

in your providence, loving Lord."

Imagine the faith it takes to make vows like that!

Happy 75th jubilee to Sister Ancie - she is a true inspiration to all of us who know and love her!

GNM - ILY!