September 24, 2007
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~Big Day today~
It’s moving day, our 13th wedding anniversary and Basil’s 10th birthday. In the interest of time I am going to re-post last year’s post with some updates. If you are in the neighborhood come on by, have a drink and help us move in!
+September 24th+
Today 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.
Thirteen years ago today Fr. and I were married and three years later our first son, Basil, was born.
Happy 13h 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 10th Birthday Basil! We love you very much! May God grant you Many years!
Basil- London, England 1997
Basil- Niagara Falls, Canada 2007
Comments (12)
Wow, he looks so grown up. congratulations on moving day!
Happy anniversary and happy 10th birthday to Basil. Today is a special day in our home as well, my Nathan’s 9th birthday is today.
Your portion about the monastary is exceptional! God’s touch in your life has been deep. Work hard and enjoy your moving day!
I always like seeing your wedding pictures! How exciting to get married in Greece!! And Basil – what a handsome little man you have
Congratulations! You must be excited about moving in! It looks like it is going to be a very lovely home! Many years!! :wave:
What a wonderful day! All so beautiful in every way. Many years! :sunny:
You have some pretty amazing reasons to celebrate today!!! Praying God’s blessings for each one of you! :love:
Happy Anniversary!!
Happy Birthday Basil!!!
Happy moving day!!!!
Happy anniversary! God grant you many happy years!
Happy Birthday, Basil!
What a relief to be finally moving in. I hope it all goes well for you and your family is soon settled in.
Oh, wow, happy anniversary, and happy birthday to Basil! I am firstborn and was also born on my parents’ wedding anniversary (their 5th). Basil is a good looking kid – love his hair!
Congratulations on your move, too! Only a few days for us too!
Happy, Happy Anniversary and Happy Birthday to Basil! Many Years!
Safe move, too!
Happy Anniversary!!! Happy Birthday Basil!!! Happy Moving Day!!!