The Parousians Turn One Today . . .

. . . and we got a healthy case of baby fat.

Thanks to approximately 40 of you who celebrated at our anniversary party last night. Isn't that Father Bryce Sibley something else?

Thanks to all of you in Lafayette, Gainesville, and elsewhere who have sent your well wishes.

Special thanks to our two favorite people in Rome - founding Parousian Caleb Bernacchio studying at the Angelicum, and Pope Benedict XVI, who must have found out one of the founding Parousians was in the audience yesterday and extended the papal blessing to all the friends of the members of the audience. This is proof positive that the Pope is behind the Parousian mission and we are very close to his heart. We'll put this in the new brochures first, and then I will pull my tongue from my cheek.

Thanks to all of you who have birthed this good idea instead of aborting it with apathy.

Thanks to God for making things work out in spite of our inexperience and faults, for causing all things to work together for good for those who love Him.

There were more people who wanted to post some celebratory pieces on the blog, so keep your eyes open for more. Also, I still remember one of my Bible college professors saying the greatest sin of our culture was ingratitude - that it was at the root of every other ill. I don't know if he was right but I am certain he was close at the very least. We have more thank yous to make. We were busy with preparing for the party, so expect these loose ends to be tied up as the celebration continues for the next week or two - this all started in South Louisiana and it takes us a bit longer to let the party end.

Again, because we cannot say it enough, thank you for all the love and joy you have offered so freely.