Ordination

About two weeks ago, I was ordained as a Cherag. My guide, Musawwir and his wife, Majida, drove me to The Abode, so that I could receive the ordination from Pir Zia. I also was able to meet Rabia, who had been my reader through the last half of the 2 1/2 year home study that this entailed. As a Cherag, I will be able to hold a Universal Worship Service, which I have been practicing at home. There may also be the opportunities to hold other ceremonies like weddings, baby namings, house blessings, and funerals. Here are a couple of pictures from the ceremony.

Turtle Mania

I have quite a bit of news to share - but the news that's going on right now- is that there is a nesting turtle in my front yard. I came home this afternoon to find this diligently digging female. She let me get close enough to take these pictures. When I tried to get more shots, she hissed, so I'd best leave her alone so she can finish her nest in peace. This is definately the excitement of the day!