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About two months ago, my husband started contemplating a major career and geographic move. I told him I'd go wherever and do whatever but I wanted him to spend a good chunk of time in front of the Blessed Sacrament before the decision was made. He's been really busy and I haven't nagged but I've been praying pretty much incessantly that he'd make that adoration time. Today, he ran camera for EWTN at the Shrine for the Pope's visit. He usually directs and is in the truck but this time he wanted to actually see the Pope in person so he was a camera guy. The Secret Service insisted that the camera people be in their places three hours before the Pope arrived. Mike's position? The Blessed Sacrament Chapel! He spent three hours there and he was there with the Pope when the Holy Father adored the Eucharist.
I'm thinking God answered my prayers  .
Oh, and I still have no idea what we're doing about the move--stay tuned.
ETA: He just sent me a text message. He's still in there. He had to stay there all during Vespers and will be there through the Pope's address to the bishops. 
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Oh beautiful, beautiful! That makes me teary! Offering a memorare for your future decisions.
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That is soooooo awesome! 
Praying for your intentions!
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I wonder how anyone can disbelieve the existence of God. Isn't this just an amazing post? I am so thankful for everything today - the Holy Father's visit, President Bush's wonderful remarks this morning - and I know God is present here with all of us.
Elizabeth, you and your intentions are part of my prayers today...and thanks for sharing.
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wow, that is incredible. what a gift! praying for you and your family and whatever God has in store for you!
love,
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Don't think he can make a bad decision after all that! 
Although I won't allow you to move away before I get to see you again and say more than two words to you this time. 
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What a beautiful answer to your prayers!
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Ah, Elizabeth, what a beautiful answer to your faithful prayers--God is good.
We continue to pray for your intentions!
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Isn't it funny how sometimes God chases us down
Thanks be to God for time well spent!
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That is beautiful. Praying for your family!
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How cool is that, Elizabeth! And we were watching intently over the internet EWTN's transmission ... great camera work (much better than whoever did this morning's ) and Pope Benedict did great.
Hope all works toward God's plan and that y'all discern His will (altho, if you could try to be in VA in June so I could at least meet you before you move, that would be nice, Ebeth!)
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Oh Elizabeth! I have goosebumps! How wonderful.
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Gee, I wish every time I prayed for something the Pope would come running, too......
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Thank you so much for sharing. I have goosebumps all over. May God continue to bless your whole family and may He guide you to where you are meant to be.
I was once told by a very wise mother of 12 to place any possibility of moving in Our Lady's hands. If you have not already done so, I strongly encourage you to do the same.
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I love when God moves in such obvious, can't-miss-it ways!
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That's just so awesomely cool as my kids would say, Elizabeth! We continue to pray for your intentions.
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I'm all goosebumpy here! We'll continue to pray for you all.
We watched EWTN all afternoon - please tell your dh he did a wonderful job.
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Wow! You have some seriously powerful prayers Elizabeth! God is so good isn't He!
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Wonderful story!!! He will always answer our prayers in some way or another.
And, loved your comments, Nancy....it has been such an amazing and uplifting day.
prayers for your decision....
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Wow! I am covered in Holy Spirit bumps!
God is so wonderful and loving. Continuing to pray ...
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