Carmelshrimp Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Sorry everybody but I [i]have[/i] to tell you this. My birthday present just came! I've been tracking it from Florida for just under two weeks and I thought it would never make it the good old UK but it arrived yesterday. It's not just any old birthday present either - it's a 100 year-old brass and ebony rosary from a Carmelite convent. Now do you see why I'm excited? The bad news is that my birthday isn't for another 6 weeks and he- who- likes- to- think-he-must- be-obeyed has impounded it until the day All the same, I've seen it, it's gorgeous and it's here. Whoop!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmelshrimp Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 Don't know why this is on twice - sorry. I know I said I was excited but I wasn't so excited I wanted to tell you all twice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strictlyinkblot Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Sounds gorgeous. Pictures please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary's Margaret Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Yes, what a wonderful birthday present! I hope we get to see pictures when the day arrives. Thanks for sharing your excitement: it gave me a smile on a somewhat irksome day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyAnn Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 That sounds beautiful! You are so lucky. Please post pictures when you can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tally Marx Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 It sounds positively lovely! Please do post photos when you get the chance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureCarmeliteClaire Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Lucky! Happy Birthday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmelshrimp Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 I'll try to post pics but I've never done that before so a new technical experience looming there. Got a few weeks to learn! Thanks for letting me share it with you. Most of my non-Phatmass friends have looked somewhat bemused when I've told them. Just another example of those crazy religious people wasting their money on crazy religious stuff. They don't know what they're missing. A very late night last night and don't feel awake yet. I need coffeeeeeeee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alabanza Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Thank God for your passion towards what others call unimportant. It is a boost for me and I am happy for you, I'm excited as well, and do learn to post pictures because I know it must be beautiful, and although I am a Non denominational Christian, I have a passion for God and I am in love with Jesus just as you are. By the way, Congratulations on your coming birthday!! It will be a wonderful gift for you and I know you are going to cherish it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmelshrimp Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 [quote name='Alabanza' timestamp='1332432263' post='2405359'] Thank God for your passion towards what others call unimportant. It is a boost for me and I am happy for you, I'm excited as well, and do learn to post pictures because I know it must be beautiful, and although I am a Non denominational Christian, I have a passion for God and I am in love with Jesus just as you are. By the way, Congratulations on your coming birthday!! It will be a wonderful gift for you and I know you are going to cherish it. [/quote] I certainly am and thank you for the birthday wishes. I'll do my best with the pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 You know, the general knowledge of Catholic beliefs here is really bad. Just about everyone here has told you that you were lucky, when in fact, Catholics do not believe in luck. I need to get Tim Staples down here quick... Anyway, that Rosary sounds [b]a[/b]wesome. I'd love to see a picture of it when your birthday arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmelshrimp Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 (edited) [quote name='FuturePriest387' timestamp='1332619938' post='2407164'] You know, the general knowledge of Catholic beliefs here is really bad. Just about everyone here has told you that you were lucky, when in fact, Catholics do not believe in luck. I need to get Tim Staples down here quick... Anyway, that Rosary sounds [b]a[/b]wesome. I'd love to see a picture of it when your birthday arrives. [/quote] I'll do my best. As for luck, call it what you will, but I'm certainly blessed, not only with the Rosary but with a bloke who loves me enough to find it for me and with the desire to use it. Whatever we want to call it I'll settle for that. Edited March 25, 2012 by Carmelshrimp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 [quote name='Carmelshrimp' timestamp='1332679632' post='2407817'] I'll do my best. As for luck, call it what you will, but I'm certainly blessed, not only with the Rosary but with a bloke who loves me enough to find it for me and with the desire to use it. Whatever we want to call it I'll settle for that. [/quote] How about we say you... have a wonderful father (I assume it is your father), and that you are receiving this wonderful gift for a reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmelshrimp Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 Father!!?? Well he's considerably older than I am, but I think that might be pushing it a bit far. He's my husband - marriage is a vocation too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immanuel Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Oh Yes! marriage is certainly a vocation. praise God. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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