Summer in the States

The summer has been filled with many activities including my congregation's general chapter, visits with family, friends, and sisters in various places.  Retreat, which was a wonderful time to pray, reflect, reconnect with  God and enjoy creation.  I spent three weekends in Ohio speaking at parishes as part of the mission cooperative, where I spoke about the work my congregation is doing in Burkina Faso.  It is always a gift when I can reconnect with old friends and meet new people along the way.  I am grateful for all of the experiences of the summer so far.  Now, I am looking forward to returning to Haiti in less than a month.    

Taking pictures became my hobby during the past two years or so in Haiti. Options of what I could do on my day off were limited, so I started taking pictures in the yard at Leocaide Convent.  Now, I take my camera with me when I travel.  Let me share some summer images with you,  all were taken since my previous blog entry.    

Taken in Covington, LA during Chapter

Taken on a nature trail during chapter

This picture and the one below were both taken at Jean Lafitte National Park Barataria Trail, in Louisiana

Narragansett Bay, North Kingstown RI

North Kingstown, RI

This photo and the one below were both taken in Villa Maria, PA when I was on retreat.  

This one and the one below were taken in Huntington Valley, PA 

Taken at my great aunt's house in New Jersey

North Kingstown, RI

I took this one today,  NK, RI

I hope that you are enjoying the summer.  Take care.   Many blessings!