Lori's Perseverance

I'm a truck driver, and because of that, my schedule is a little different than others, mostly because I'm not home. I'm home daily now, but when I decerned to become Catholic, I was an over the road driver. This made the whole idea of attending the RCIA classes seem impossible. I worried I wasn't able to become Catholic. I called up the parish office and set up an appointment with Father Dave for the next time I was home. 

He and I sat down and he graciously answered my questions and entertained my comments.  I was ready to start!  But had to wait until September. Ugh.  I will admit, it was a LONG wait,  as this was June.  Haha.

He got me in touch with Lorry Davis.  I explained to her my situation,  that I wouldn't be able to attend most of the classes, since they were being held on Wednesday evenings if memory serves me correctly. She said that we would figure it out.  How to get an eager truck driver to get introduced to Catholicism. She lent me some audio CDs, most of which were by Dr. Scott Hahn. I would listen to these for hours every day, as I was driving my routes. I would make a list of questions to ask Lorry. When I was done driving for the day, I would park my rig and message Lorry, and ask away. She graciously would answer what she could. If I asked something she wasn't sure about, she would get the answer for me. 

Overall, I would say that I had a wonderful experience. I joined the Church that following Easter Vigil. I made sure I was definitely home for that. I wouldn't have missed it for the world! I had made the comment that I wish I had joined the Church when I was much younger, but Lorry reminded me that I was right where I was meant to be, when I was meant to be, in accordance with the Lord's plan.  All things happen in His time. 

If the Lord brings you to it, He will bring you through it. I am Catholic and I am proud.

Lori