The novitiate is cracking up!
For many years, we’ve had a pecan tree on our property. Unfortunately, we never get to enjoy any of the pecans it produces because the squirrels get them all. But this year, Sr. Mary Christine and the novitiate sisters were determined things would be different.
At the tree, ready to pick pecans.
Sr, Mary Christine, Sr. Marie Augustine, Sr. Mary Pauline and Sarah.
The branches of the tree were heavy with ripe pecans.
Plus, you can work in the shade!
Some of the fruits (or should that be nuts?) of our labor.
After the fun of picking pecans came the job of shelling them. We usually call this a “pecan party”.
Sr. Mary Christine shows off her celery plant. She’s growing ginger, too!
As you can see, in addition to cracking nuts, there was also a lot of laughter. They really did crack up!
If you’re wondering where Sr. Maria is–she’s still with us! It’s a long story, but to make it quick we’ll just say that she is living over in the professed dormitory now. The professed sisters are delighted to have her. We are hoping for a new novitiate sister soon, so please keep praying!
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