No doubt some of you remember the ill fate met by our beloved statue of Our Lady of Fatima back in December. We were blessed to find another image almost exactly like it, although our new statue is a bit smaller and not so heavy as the original.
For years now, I'd been meaning to offer our statue as a pilgrim image to the families in our homeschooling group. A week or so ago, I wrote a message to the group asking if anyone was interested in keeping her for a two week Summer visit. In a twinkling, ten families had signed up--Our Lady's dance card is filled until at least October, the month of the Holy Rosary.
Several days ago, I made plans to bring our statue with us to science class at a local museum this afternoon. The first family to volunteer to take the statue would be there, making it the perfect day for a transfer. Imagine my joy and amazement when I discovered (only after the plans were in place) that Thursday (today) is The Feast of the Visitation! When I realized this and told the older girls, four jaws dropped in unison!
Our Lady speaks clearly, doesn't she?
Alice what a beautiful statue and a beautiful gesture. I so enjoy your blog. You encourage me daily with your sincere devotion.
Posted by: Kathy | May 31, 2007 at 08:13 AM
I had thought of doing the same thing with mine. We will hopefully be moving soon and I don't like the idea of packing her up. I'll have to pray about this a little more and see what develops.
Posted by: Essy | May 31, 2007 at 08:49 AM
She's so beautiful! I'm glad you found a new statue that fits in your home. I wish I was in your hs'ing group so she could visit our home!
Posted by: Lorri | May 31, 2007 at 08:52 AM
How sweet and generous you are to share! Yes, what a vacation Mother Mary has in store!
Posted by: betty | May 31, 2007 at 10:11 AM
Beautiful setting, beautiful statue, beautiful idea! I love this window and the tiole fabric!
Posted by: Suzanne Temple | May 31, 2007 at 10:47 AM
What an awesome testimony of Our Lady's generosity! You are a blessing to so many my dear friend!
Posted by: Meredith | May 31, 2007 at 10:54 AM
She does speak clearly Alice, what a mother!
I was deeply touched by the original posting about the statue breaking, the way you handled it all, I am in awe, truly am. I
It is such a beautiful statue with a backdrop to make the jawdrop! A BEAUTIFUL image.
Posted by: aussieannie | May 31, 2007 at 05:15 PM
She is beautiful, Alice, and so are you.
Posted by: Kristen Laurence | May 31, 2007 at 07:16 PM
How wonderful Alice, you are such a generous soul, may you be richly rewarded!
Posted by: molly mcgovern | June 01, 2007 at 01:55 PM
What a lovely statue Alice! And what a lovely idea to lend her to other families. How I wish I lived near you! Your gardens are truly beautiful!
Posted by: Julie in WI | June 02, 2007 at 08:04 PM
Hmm... My original comment here didn't go through...
Alice, this is such a beautiful thing to do for Our Lady. May all of these families be richly blessed.
Posted by: Janette (Noah's Mommy) | June 04, 2007 at 09:26 AM