Gave it all up.
How.
Found a way for someone to take care of her in her old age.
She is searching for the treasure buried in the field, that upon finding it, sells everything she owns to buy the field and enjoy.
My hat is off to her. I made that vow at age 50. The first half was for me, the second half for God. It’s a real experience to find and experience the bliss and peace that surpasses all understanding.
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One of her sons posted a long Twitter thread about her a few days ago. It was quite something. He didn’t seem resentful at all. Personally, I can’t imagine never seeing my grandchildren or great grandchildren- I don’t have any yet, but I anticipate them as my reward in life.
With 10 children do you think all that laundry had something to do with her decision?
In all seriousness, I’m glad she found her calling at whatever age.
Thank you for the post. Blessings to her.
And this reminds me of actress Dolores Hart. She abandoned Hollywood and an acting career at age 25 to become a nun.
“In 1963, Hart left Hollywood for good and became a nun. She entered the strictly cloistered Benedictine Regina Laudis Monastery in Bethlehem, Connecticut, of which she is the Reverend Mother (or prioress).” (IMDB.com Bio)
See also: https://abbeyofreginalaudis.org/community-mdh.html
I also recommend reading her autobiography — “The Ear of the Heart: An Actress’ Journey from Hollywood to Holy Vows”