Oh, Dearest Mother, Sweetest Virgin of Altagracia, our Patroness. You are our Advocate and to you we recommend our needs. You are our Teacher and like disciples we come to learn from the example of your holy life. You are our Mother, and like children, we come to offer you all of the love of our hearts. Receive, dearest Mother, our offerings and listen attentively to our supplications. Amen.



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Posted: Dec 23 2009 at 11:19am | IP Logged Quote StephG

I wanted to check in this morning to let everyone know I actually got to go and see Steph this morning. While her condition doesn't appear to be getting better, just being close enough to kiss her cheek or hold her hand has been the best gift in the world. She's not coherent enough to speak today, or stay awake for very long. She did manage to say I love you before she drifted off again though. I know I don't have to ask you all to continue prayers for her...

Oh, before I forget...Thanks so much for your prayers and kind words Bridget. Let me tell you, this forum has done miracles for our family lately, and even before Steph got so sick. It's definitely a great place to be.
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Posted: Dec 23 2009 at 1:49pm | IP Logged Quote St. Ann

Prayers continue for Steph and her family during this Christmas season.

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Posted: Dec 23 2009 at 6:06pm | IP Logged Quote StephG

Hi everyone. It's K. here with an update request from my dad.

He was called back to the hospital a short while ago. Mom is on her way to surgery again to have a chest tube inserted. She's suffering from (not sure on the spelling here) a pulmonary edema. If I'm not mistaken, that's when there's liquid on the lung. Her oxygen levels got really bad this afternoon, and they didn't think they would be able to wait for Dad to get there before they operated.

There is no reason (according to the hospital) why this should be happening, but then again it's something they can take care of and watch in the ICU.

Thanks again for praying.

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Posted: Dec 23 2009 at 8:10pm | IP Logged Quote StephG

Updated information: Mom is back in the ICU and on a ventilator for the time being. They are keeping her sedated more than usual, and watching her carefully for complications.

They are hoping to be able to remove her from the ventilator in 3 or 4 days.

I just thought you all would like to know. Dad will probably post tomorrow or really late tonight.

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Posted: Dec 23 2009 at 8:44pm | IP Logged Quote guitarnan

Still praying...thanks for the updates.

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Posted: Dec 23 2009 at 9:05pm | IP Logged Quote Jody

Still praying here too....

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Words escape me....but prayers are being offered...Dena
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Posted: Dec 23 2009 at 10:17pm | IP Logged Quote drmommy

Ok, I will be praying super duper tonight. I will be begging our Lord for mercy.
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Posted: Dec 23 2009 at 10:26pm | IP Logged Quote LisaR

Many many prayers for your entire family. Physical and financial suffering can so crippling when experiencing them together.
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Praying for Steph and the whole family Annie
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Offering prayers tonight for the entire family. Keep on keepin' on-- and we'll pray you all the way through this!!!
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Continuing to pray.

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Posted: Dec 24 2009 at 6:03am | IP Logged Quote MaryMary

Praying and praying here!

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Posted: Dec 24 2009 at 10:10am | IP Logged Quote Sarah M

Wishing your family a Merry Christmas even during this time of heartache. Certainly it is not the celebration that you were all hoping for. May our sweet Lord Jesus, born into the stable this very night, bring peace and love and joy to your precious family. Prayers continuing.
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Posted: Dec 26 2009 at 9:48am | IP Logged Quote Donna Marie

Merry Christmas to you and Stef and your entire family. We thought of you all during our Christmas day and the children and I made it a point to pray often for all of your intentions....even in the car.

The post you had the other day brought such tears to my eyes! Tell Stef that we love her and will keep on praying! May our dear Mother wrap her protective mantle around all of you, and may God fill you with His richest graces and blessings!



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Posted: Dec 26 2009 at 10:33am | IP Logged Quote StephG

Hi everyone. I want to thank you all for your prayers over the last few days.

They have had to keep Steph sedated so she wouldn't keep tugging at wires, tubes and hoses. This morning the doc in charge is supposed to contact me about her progress, and hopefully we'll find out that she doesn't need the traec after all.

Blessings to all of you. Stay safe and warm, enjoy your holidays, and I'll update when I know anything more.

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Posted: Dec 26 2009 at 1:48pm | IP Logged Quote Chari

Prayers for all of you!!

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Posted: Dec 26 2009 at 4:11pm | IP Logged Quote StephG

Real quick update...no traec today!!

Praise God for big AND small miracles! Weather is still too bad to bus it over there, but at least I know she doesn't have to go through that procedure without me there.


Not out of the woods by a long shot, but at least we might be seeing some light finally...

The weather is supposed to clear up tomorrow, so I might ask K to sit with everyone so I can spend a good portion of the day there. Unfortunately, the kids still can't visit, but I'll bring video messages in case Steph is up to it.

Thanks be to God!
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