AccountDeleted Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1317026717' post='2310387'] I've never heard of someone taking their bed with them to a convent. I'm not sure I would feel comfortable asking, though, it would be interesting to hear what they would say. I'd have to rent a U-Haul in order to get it to Michigan. [/quote] It was a first for me as well. But then she had a futon, so could roll it up and put it in the back of her car along with her other possessions. She didn't have to fly anyway as the drive was only a few hours. The one that surprised me the most was a friend who was allowed to take her little dog with her into the convent! Now that one was a first for me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandelynmarie Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 (edited) I always thought I would ask Mother if the community needed anything that I owned & go from there. Especially books. Now my I . But I guess I will cross that bridge when I come to it. I would worry about anyone taking her in because she is an older kitty. God bless her, Mici Angelica Marie . Edited September 26, 2011 by brandelynmarie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccountDeleted Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 [quote name='brandelynmarie' timestamp='1317027649' post='2310392'] I always thought I would ask Mother if the community needed anything that I owned & go from there. Especially books. Now my I . But I guess I will cross that bridge when I come to it. I would worry about anyone taking her in because she is an older kitty. God bless her, Mici Angelica Marie . [/quote] I would love to have a pet right now but I couldn't bear the idea of giving it up at some time in the future. I think pets are one of the hardest things to give up - because they can't understand why you have to do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aya Sophia Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 This "bathing" thread is now as long as a convent bath or shower is short! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InPersonaChriste Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 The Mother Superior in The Visitation Convent (chile) said that they wake up with a shower. Which I think is fabulous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximillion Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 We had a strip wash in cold water on a daily basis and were allocated 25cm of hot water in a bath once a week. (Enclosed Contemplative/Sacred Heart order in France), and I am speaking of 1982. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandelynmarie Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Oh! Like 25cm of hot water in a tub? I had first read that as 25ml & I thought, well that's not gonna help anything! Did you ever get used to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandelynmarie Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 [quote name='Aya Sophia' timestamp='1317045390' post='2310429'] This "bathing" thread is now as long as a convent bath or shower is short! [/quote] And here I was afraid to start it! I figured most responses would be as follows: or even . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandelynmarie Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1317026717' post='2310387'] I've never heard of someone taking their bed with them to a convent. I'm not sure I would feel comfortable asking, though, it would be interesting to hear what they would say. I'd have to rent a U-Haul in order to get it to Michigan. [/quote] I highly doubt a 4-poster cherry wood queen-sized bed would be an acceptable bring-along item . However I thought maybe my sister would like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aya Sophia Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I'm enjoying see all the data coming in - frankly, am afraid to add mine for fear of putting anyone off! Some things it may just be better not to know before entering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeresaBenedicta Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 [quote name='Aya Sophia' timestamp='1317062896' post='2310520'] I'm enjoying see all the data coming in - frankly, am afraid to add mine for fear of putting anyone off! Some things it may just be better not to know before entering! [/quote] True. Most of these types of things... I've never even considered asking. In fact... I don't think I really ever asked questions outside of apostolate/charism, save about family and frequency of contact. Everything else? Eh, I'll figure it out eventually! In fact, I'm learning a lot by living with 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faithcecelia Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 My bed was a super-king so wouldn't have been the done thing (though even that would have disapperared in the HUGE cell I had when I first entered!) but I was actually asked to bring my own duvet and pillows. I will be asking if I can do the same here (if, please God, it all works out) as they are special anti-allergy ones. Actually it was quite funny when I first entererd. My cell was massive, and the bed was a huge iron-framed hospital style bed. I have long legs and could climb onto it okay, but one sister told me she had a little step when she had that cell! Also, the floor was so uneven that while I went to bed against a wall every night, I invariably woke up somewhere in the middle of the room. I managed to resolve that by getting permission to move the furnature round so I could jam it flat against the short wall with my cabinate at one end and a doorstop at the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandelynmarie Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 See? You have that wonderful benefit of being with them! Trust me, whatever bathing customs/practices a community has will have no bearing on my discernment. I tend to have a very inquisitive mind & enjoy reading all of these postings. 'Tis great fun! I'd give you props TB, but I seem to have run out of 'em for the day...funny that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandelynmarie Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 [quote name='faithcecelia' timestamp='1317063301' post='2310524'] My bed was a super-king so wouldn't have been the done thing (though even that would have disapperared in the HUGE cell I had when I first entered!) but I was actually asked to bring my own duvet and pillows. I will be asking if I can do the same here (if, please God, it all works out) as they are special anti-allergy ones. Actually it was quite funny when I first entererd. My cell was massive, and the bed was a huge iron-framed hospital style bed. I have long legs and could climb onto it okay, but one sister told me she had a little step when she had that cell! Also, the floor was so uneven that while I went to bed against a wall every night, I invariably woke up somewhere in the middle of the room. I managed to resolve that by getting permission to move the furnature round so I could jam it flat against the short wall with my cabinate at one end and a doorstop at the other. [/quote] Oh my goodness! A doorstop for the bed?! I guess you never know what you are gonna run into with your cell . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySunshine Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 [quote name='brandelynmarie' timestamp='1317062737' post='2310519'] I highly doubt a 4-poster cherry wood queen-sized bed would be an acceptable bring-along item . However I thought maybe my sister would like it. [/quote] Well, then your sister would be highly disappointed since my bed is a twin bed with no headboard or footboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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