Susannah {Memories}

Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,

before you were born I dedicated you,

a prophet to the nations I appointed you.

Jeremiah 1:5

 

On this day in 2008, my friend Susannah died, leaving behind a loving, devoted husband and four children and entering into eternal rest.  Her oldest son had just earned his Eagle Rank, and so this year, Susannah and I have something in common.

I remember Susannah as an exceptional Catholic, and truly Christian woman.  Her energy for sharing the Gospel and speaking the language of love truly inspired me at a time when my faith's pulse was fairly dim, though not extinguished.   When I met Susannah, we were new to home schooling and fairly new to our town and parish community.  Susannah, a few years into her home schooling adventure at that time (along with Renee), took special care to include me and drew me in to a circle of Catholic moms for prayer, fellowship, and a weekly daily Mass.  Her zealous faith and tremendous mothering left an indelible mark on my soul and helped form me to be the Christian mother I am today. 

May you rest in peace, dear Susannah!
Pray for us...

Eagle Scout

Crossing over to Eagle 2012

Tonight Zachary passed his board of review for Eagle Rank.  Only a few more signatures at the national BSA level, and he'll be awarded his badge.  Flag day (June 14) will always be a special day for our first Eagle Scout, the day his Eagle Scout application was officially completed.  Nicely done, son.

 

2003 Cub Scout family camp at Baker Lake, WA

  Wolf to Bear cross-over 2002

Zachary celebrates crossing over from Tiger to Wolf 

2001

Almost Eagle {Board of Review}

Pack 222 Webelos and Bears 2004

One of these Scouts is about to join the Rank of Eagle Scout...

Hints:

• today was his last day of high school
• he earned Life Rank at age 12
• tomorrow he'll be in a cap and gown
• he is an extraordinary young man

Zachary's Board of Review is tonight!!

Eagle Scouts {Life to Eagle}

Now & Then

Ryan, Zac and T; Boy Scouts, Patrol Mates, goofy teens

T, Ryan and Zachary planting trees at BSA Camp Easton, Idaho; summer 2006

Two of Zachary's long-time home school Scouting friends and Eagle Scouts Ryan and T, are now adults; officially 'aged-out' of Boy Scouts.  As a result, Zachary's Kentucky Fried Dragon Patrol lives on with three active members.  Of the few Scouts remaining in his patrol, Zachary is the eldest, the senior member.  Strange. How time does fly!

Many months have passed since Zachary's Eagle project was approved by the local Eagle review board.
The site survey seems like ages ago, as does the publicity blitz for his successful movie night fundraiser.
GREAT NEWS: the building permit for the rectory carport has been issued!  After months of persevering with the permitting and required design modifications, and patience both on his part and on the part of the adults mentoring him, Zachary can move forward and set a date for his Eagle project!