I think we’ve all experienced something like what you describe. This amazing thing happens to you and then when you try to describe it to someone, and it sounds so ‘flat’ in comparison to the reality experienced.

I think you did a fantastic job of relaying the essence of the experience in any event.

Re-reading it it didn’t sound like a particularly magical day the way I conveyed it, but really, it was amazing.

GLouise – I can’t take communion because I’m not technically Catholic. I’ve been an atheist all my life and have never been to church prior to the past few months, so I need to do RCIA first.

The skeptic may indeed chalk it all up to coincidence, but it’s these ‘little’ incidents (graces) that occur over and over that build up the faith of the soul, and that begin to make our relationship with God more and more real. And this…

I can’t explain it, but I know it wasn’t. It was God reminding me of his presence and his grace and his generosity just when I needed it most.

…Is something that I think most of your commenters can fully appreciate. It’s that conviction in ones heart of hearts that this was the very hand of God at work in our lives. It’s the very kind of evidence the skeptic rejects, but it’s so powerful, so personal, so intimate that it can leave one in awe, and in love.

How wonderful that you were able to stumble upon a great community of women from your church. What a gift from the Lord.

I was curious- why can’t you take communion? I am new to your blog so maybe I should go through the archives to learn more. Is it because you are new to the Catholic church?
If so- that is very exciting!

I can’t wait until you start participating in the Eucharist. If you feel God’s grace and generosity now, I can’t wait to hear your experience of sacramental grace.

I think it is also so wonderful that you saw so many women with multiple children–a sign from God that you are on the right path, indeed.

Blessings on you friend. Glad I stopped by to read your entry while on vacation–I received grace through reading it.

Get thee to RCIA, sister!

Someone told me once that God hears our prayers even before they are said. So I’m guessing He heard yours when you were half-done, too.

Isn’t it wonderful that our Father loves us so much?

I’m glad things are working out for you in your preparations for the new baby. And I know that your parish will be happy to have you in RCIA. I’ll say a prayer for you today to your guardian angel, that he may give you the strength that you need to get to the parish office and sign up. [In God's time, of course. ]