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Praying, Alice. You and your mother are such beautiful examples of faithful women.
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alicegunther wrote:
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Absolutely, Alice! I have a final (hopefully) medical follow-up with Ian today so will have extra quiet time (while driving and waiting) to hold your petitions in prayer. Hope and peace to you  .
Love,
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Alice, we're still holding your family up in prayer. God bless,
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WOW, what a wonderful option! We will definitely be praying here!
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Yes, it sounds like a wonderful option. (One I never knew about.) Thank you for sharing your mother's strong faith here and on your blog. It has been so inspirational.
Your family, especially your mom, continue to be in my prayers.
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Oh, Alice, this would be ideal. I will be praying!
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Praying, Alice!
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As usual, the 4Real miracle prayer board was working overtime.
Yesterday, we had hopes of a specific Catholic facility taking her, but my mother couldn't get approval over a paperwork glitch (she's fully insured, so it doesn't make a lot of sense, but they needed something in writing from her insurance company, and red tape was holding up the approval).
Then this morning, a second Catholic facility called to say they had a bed for her. I was hoping she would get into the first one, but saw this as a good second choice option. All morning, I was so frustrated, because the first facility was dragging its feet. Finally, at 11 am, we accepted the offer in the second facility, realizing we were better off with a definite yes than a maybe. I was feeling pretty disappointed over the whole thing, but glad she would at least be in one of the Catholic places.
Two of my children have terrible stomach viruses, and I ran out to the store to buy Pedialyte. When I returned, the babysitter said my cousin had called twice while I was out. Before I could even return her call, she called a third time. She was desperate to tell me that I should choose the *second facility,* not the first one. It turns out--and I did not know this--she works in the second facility as a nurse!!! (I thought she worked at the nearby hospital, but did not know she spends the vast majority of her time at the nursing and rehab.) Now one of my mother's favorite nieces (and the godmother of my oldest child) can be with her everyday!!!! Also, the facility has completely rolled out the red carpet for her, because she is the beloved aunt of the most lovely nurse in the whole place. (Yes, I'm biased, but it is true--my cousin is something else again.)
I can't believe I was trying to get my mother into the other place, when this one is so very, very perfect. Tonight for the first time since the stroke, my mother called me on the phone. (Needless to say, with stomach viruses going through the family, I didn't visit her today.) She can't do it herself, but my cousin was with her, and it was so nice for the children to say hi to grandma.
Anyway, your prayers were heard, leading to the first good news on this front in a month, and I'm deeply grateful.
By the way, my cousin wanted me to know what section my mom is in. You won't be overly surprised to find out it is "Guadalupe."
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oh what a true blessing! I am so happy for your mom and your entire family. she will be well cared for, I'm sure.
hoping and praying that the stomach bug passes quickly.
Peace of Christ,
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Oh, Alice, I have goosebumps! I'm so happy things worked out the way they were supposed to.
Praying for you all still.
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I always consider miracles like this to be love notes that God writes to His children. God is SO good. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful story of His mercy.
You and your family will remain in our prayers.
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Alice-
What an amazingly wonderful story! God is so good!
Still praying. . .
Sorry about the Stomach flu. 
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Sarah wrote:
Alice-
What an amazingly wonderful story! God is so good!
Still praying. . .
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Me too!
Wow, Alice! So good to hear your news.
Love,
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I have chills! WOW!
DEO GRATIAS!
Now, back to praying for recovery!
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Alice, I'm so happy to hear your mother's news! Looks like Our Lady of America took care of all the details!! Thanks be to God!
And now I pray the stomach virus leaves
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Alice, this is such wonderful news for your mother! You all continue to be in my prayers. May Our Lady continue to keep you in her holy care!!
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Alice -
It's encouraging to see things working out so well. Continuing to pray for your mother and all of your family.
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Wonderful news Alice.
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Alice, what wonderful news! Your mother and the rest of you continue in our prayers. God is so good to place her in the hands of someone that you know, love and trust -- especially when you can't be as close!
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It seems Alice's mother has taken a turn for the worse tonight.
I'm sure Alice would be greatly comforted knowing of your prayers.
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