Becoming Faithful with Irene – Mansa I first met Irene in 2015 when I helped organise her 40th birthday party. My first thought was, “Oh my gosh, this woman — she’s a lot!” Over the last several years, our relationship has evolved beautifully, moving from acquaintances to friends, and now to sisters. Lately, our connection has centred around spiritual growth, and it’s been truly inspiring. When we first became friends, I thought Irene was a little guarded — I even attributed it to her HR background! But over time, she has opened up, sharing more of herself and her heart. One of the most meaningful journeys we undertook together was a Lenten reflection, rediscovering Jesus through Matthew Kelly’s book. Experiencing it side by side was a blessing, and it deepened our bond in ways I’ll always cherish. Our relationship has been growing steadily — becoming stronger, more authentic, and more spiritually rooted with each passing year. 18 The Birthday Journal
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