It was a beautiful sunny September day. I don't remember why, but I was a little late getting out the door. When I snuck into my regular pew, there was an older lady sitting near the end, but next to her was Susan, and that was the first time that I was graced with Susan's smile.
A lot of people under 30 just go to Mass out of obligation. But Susan was different. She didn't just stand like a mute during the songs, she really participated in Mass. Then, at the Sign of Peace, she smiled at everyone, but I felt she gave me an extra big smile. [I found out later, this is when she checked my hand for a ring!]
During the closing hymm, our pew emptied out, except for Susan, myself, and the older lady who was trapped between us. But I was thinking "Mass isn't over until the song is over, and if she's not leaving, I'm not going anywhere." Susan was thinking similar thoughts. :-)
After we let the woman leave, I spent a few nervous moments trying to figure out what to say. Lucky for me, Susan started the conversation by inviting me to a bible study. I invited her to coffee and she wrote her number on my church bulletin (I still have that bulletin!). The rest is history.....
So, wouldn't today be a great day for our baby to be born?
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