After we finished at the parish, we then traveled north to Oshkosh, WI for a Superbowl party with some of the sisters and associates that live in the north. I was pretty exhausted by then, but was able to make it through the game with my eyes still open. A wonderful crowd and some great Wisconsin cheese.
For those of you who may not be very familiar with our various congregations, the LaGrange CSJs are well-known for their art--painting, sculpture, music. I think I could have spent a month there just wandering the halls and taking in all of the art. My bedroom was right across the hall from Sr. Mary Southard's studio, so I am hoping maybe some inspiration and ability wore off. Wonderful hospitality.
I can't believe that I am just now getting around to really menioning just how cold it was there. For some of you who have grown up or have spent extended periods of time in the north, I'm probably a wuss. However, it was the coldest place I have ever been. Pat and I kept watching the temperature on the bank clocks as the days progressed: 9 degrees, 4 degrees, 1 degree, -1 degree, -6 degrees. Negative 9 was the lowest temperature I actually saw. However, when I first woke up one morning I think they said it was -13. That is without the windchill! Pat and I took to making sound effects in an effort to keep warm. I think it was helpful. A trip to Target early on to find a couple more long sleeved shirts made for a laugh as the first thing we saw as we shivered through the front door were the swimsuits. Even in the cold, though, we couldn't pass up a trip to the local Milwaukee version of Ted Drewes. I think my feet are starting to finally thaw.
--Sarah
Enjoyed reading about all your recent travels. I have the job of typing the minutes of the last PCCW meeting and your website was in my notes! It was great to see pics of you and Sr. Pat. Lots going on - several parishioners were without power for extended periods following the ice storm of January 12. Take care - God bless all of you in your various ministries - even SuperBowl watching! Love, Anne - St. Joe, Ozark.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you were eating ice-cream! Great story. What a gift for the North! So How cold is it today in STL.
ReplyDeleteMarianne
Hey, Is that our own St. Pat Quinn from Ozark, MO?
ReplyDeleteWe're here in St Louis and decided to try and find you, and there you are watching the game. It's good to see you. Hope we get a chance to get in touch with you while we're here. Terry Grimes