I am digging up this old thread because I am back!
In the interest of total discretion, I haven't updated my story here or given many details. There wasn't much to tell--I only looked into one organization that I had a connection to. And this process involves a lot of down time with months (a year?) sometimes of little contact.
It's been a lengthy process, but I'm so PROUD to say that I've been invited to join the sisters of...
Actually, I think I'll go get something to eat first and come back to this...