It's true what they say about the DMV

DMV
So...yesterday I embarked on registering and getting plates for my new truck...since it is more than 15 years old (1989), I don't need a title or previous registration (which I don't have).

So I went to register the vehicle and was told that in addition to the Bill of Sale, I need a VIN Verification form filled out by an inspection station in which they have to physically look at the VIN on the truck and sign a piece of paper confirming it hasn't been altered or such. But in order to do that, I need to bring the truck to the inspection station...but I need plates to do that..."oh you can buy temporary plates from the DMV for $10"...then you can fill out the VIN verification form...then you can register...then you can get plates...then you can get it inspected. What a convoluted process...oh well, it is at the inspection place getting inspected and I have the form filled out so I can register it today (hopefully)...if it passes inspection, I will be able to drive it on the road...but then I want to insure it before I drive it...mostly in case I hit someone else, not too worried about damage to the truck since it has a "real" bumper...not a plastic one...

But now I need to figure out a vanity plate because an anonymous donor has graciously agreed to pay the $25 for the vanity plate...

Easter
Well...Easter has come and gone but once again the Easter Vigil was AMAZING. It amazes me that every year Ste. Marie's packs in a full house for major holidays, but even on a weekly 11:30AM mass, the church is usually full or nearly full. It is not only a testament to what the pastor has done with the place, but of the devoted nature of the parishioners. Back to the Vigil - I was graciously honored to be one of the lecters that Ste. Marie's used. We had to bring flashlights since they had the lights in the church turned off. It is amazing when they have all of the lights off and you just see the glow from the candles that all of the parishioners hold; candles that were lit from the new fire of the Paschal candle. The music ministry ( http://www.hiscovenant.com/) alternates with the choir every other year and this year was their year to perform. Personally I enjoy the Charismatic music more than the classical church music and this year did not let me down. I could feel the Holy Spirit moving in the church while we sang during the Baptisms and Confirmations and then during Communion, the music ministry sang Agnus Dei. It was this that brought me to the culmination of the mass during the reception of communion...and just like everytime the Spirit moves within me, it caused me to display outward emotion, which anybody that knows me, knows that I do not do very well...And although I get emotional at this time, it brings me the most fulfilling joy that is inexplicable unless you have experienced yourself.

So anytime people ask me why I go to the Easter Vigil - "That's a 3-hour mass" - I tell them that it is one of the most amazing masses of the year...So I anxiously await the Pentecost Vigil...and get their early because you will never get a seat otherwise ;0