September 24, 2006
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~Today, September 24th, is a big day in our family!~
It is the feast day of St. Silouan, our wedding anniversary and Basil’s birthday.
It was on this day, the feast day of St. Silouan, that I first visit the monastery of St. John the Baptist, in Essex,England. That was in 1989 when I was a student in London. The monastery played such a huge role in my life during the 10 years Fr. and I lived in London. The Fathers and Sisters there taught me, through their example, about living a life in Christ, humility, obedience and love. I can see the hand of God in everything that this day holds for us. The Fathers and Sisters of the Monastery were spiritual children of Fr. Sophrony , of blessed memory. Fr. Sophrony was the spiritual child of St. Silouan , who was canonized in 1988. I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Disease, just shortly after becoming engaged in 1993 and it was through the prayers of the monastery that I was able to cope with my illness and have a full recovery. It was at the monastery that the Greek Orthodox faith of my childhood was enriched. It was at the monastery that I learned the Jesus prayer, how to pray, how to confess. It was at the monastery that I was able to work side by side with my brothers and sisters in Christ that have given their whole life to Christ and His Church. I was able to learn from them and to see true humility, obedience and love of Christ.
Twelve years ago today Fr. and I were married and three years later our first son, Basil, was born.
Happy 12th Wedding Anniversary to my Dear Husband! I love you very much and am so grateful for you!
The Cathedral in Athens, Greece, September 24, 1994
Happy 9th Birthday Basil! We love you very much! May God grant you Many years!
Comments (8)
Hi, Lisa!
These are wonderful wedding pictures! You still look the same by the way!:sunny:
I liked Basil’s picture too! He is a big boy now!
Congratulations!
Lena
Congratulations to Basil, and to you and Fr.!!! May God grant you all many years!! You have quite a testimony, Lisa. I am very blessed to get to know you and your family through cyberspace.
Beautiful wedding photos! That monastery looks beautiful too.
Great pictures, as usual. I love hearing about your time in the monestary. I would love to have had that experience. Maybe someday!
Oh my! I can’t believe how big Basil is!! What a cutie pie! And your wedding pictures are beautiful. I love hearing about your life in London… What a dream!
Rejoicing with you!:love:
Maybe sometime you could post a “lesson” on the Jesus Prayer…?
Have a great day, Kristyn
What an amazing anniversary present! Many years to you and to Father, and to your dear Basil.
And, gorgeous photos!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!! :love: :sunny: :wave: :goodjob: I love those photos!