For all of those who follow this blog on our pilgrimage to Rome, however probably limited to my mom and English teacher, I'd personally like to give you a bit of background on the preparations for this journey.
One of my best Catholic I friends, Lindsey, and I have had a long lived joke between the two of us that we would someday go to the world Capitol of the Catholic church in Vatican City. Ironically, almost too coincidentally, shortly after our confirmation, we were presented the amazing opportunity to join numerous other Catholic youth on a journey to Rome, Assissi, and Monte Cassino Italy. Some situations, such as this, seem almost too odd not to be God. To make an extremely long story short, we expressed our interest to our local priest, who in turn contacted the appropriate coordinators. After a nerve racking verbal presentation, begging if you will, to the congregation of our church, we were completely overwhelmed with the flood of prayers, well wishes, and hefty financial gifts presented to us. Needless to say this journey would absolutely not be possible without the love and generosity provided by the members of our church, families, and community. It may seem like an over exaggeration, but it is no understatement saying that I would not be going on this ground breaking trip without the people who support me. That being said, the only thing I can possibly do to try to repay these people is to extend another heart felt THANK YOU and try my very best to share this journey with you.
Thank you once again.
With love, Buon Giorno South Dakota!
-Cecilia
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