A Weekend in Detroit

The past few days were spent visiting family in Michigan. The trip was to have taken place last month, but was postponed due to not having a family vehicle. Some of the children met grandpa and Aunt Annmarie for the first time, while others became reacquainted.

Day 1 was spent hangin' out at Dad and my sister Annmarie's home playing Yahtzee and coloring some of my dad's leather work.

Day 2, Saturday, we ventured out on a mini pilgrimage to pray at the tomb of Venerable Solanus Casey. You may read about his life story here.

"Shake off excessive worry and exercise a little confidence in God's merciful Providence." ~Father Solanus


Behind Nathan and tantrum throwing baby is a display of treasures belonging to the Capuchin Fr. Solanus Casey



Here is seen the tomb of Fr. Solanus Casey strewn with prayer petitions.

Eight shivering pilgrims outside the votive candle chapel

Seraphic angels?


And lastly, Sunday, on St. Nicholas' feast day, we visited Greektown in Detroit and enjoyed authentic stuffed grape leaves (dolmathakia) and spinach pie(spanakopita) at the Pegasus.

Appetizer ~ goat cheese ~ Opa!

Main course ~ spanakopita (spinach pie)

Me, Dad, and my sister Annmarie

Jean-Marie taking delight in fingerprinting Grandpa's glasses!