The reaction I get from others when they find out I live with Salesian Sisters makes me want to laugh every time. Their eyes go big, mouths drop, and the questions start pouring out. I love answering them though, as ridiculous, serious, funny, or awkward as they may be.
So here are some answers if you've ever had any questions about living with religious as a lay person. And if some questions start forming, I'm here to answer even the weirdest ones.
No, Sr. Lucy is not my mom. I lost my house keys twice already. Yes, I pray everyday with them.
They are funnier to live with, trust me. No, I'm not a sister in training.
Yes, we go out in public together! Yes, we eat anything and everything, especially chocolate.
I get that awkward "hey you left your laundry in the washer" look when they need to clean their whites.
I get my own room yes, but I share it with a sowing machine. No, I'm not undercover or a spy.
I've heard some pretty funny questions, but none the less, I answer them! Above all else, living with Religious is an experience to be had. Their funny, make fun of each other like regular housemates, and we eat dinner while we watch movies from time to time too! Having only lived with them for little under 2 months has been nothing more than a blessing in disguise. Yes, I've had my ups and downs, and of course I've been homesick, but I wouldn't have asked for a better community of Sisters to live with. Who wouldn't want to live with an on the go sister that keeps you on your toes, a young newly professed one, a quiet Canadian sister, or even a hilarious Asian sister that makes you laugh EVERY day.
As the days go by, I can't wait to visit home and see my real sisters and my new baby nephew Ethan!
For now though, I know I'm giving my all at the school and Youth Center, but there is still so much to be done and that's why, My future, starts now.
MHC Pray for us
SJB Pray for us
