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 30 2009 at 12:19pm | IP Logged Quote joann10


Update: I am so humbled by all the prayers that came from all you wonderful friends. They surely got me through the past few weeks.

The last three weeks have brought another "flu" into the house, hitting 9 out of 11 of us ( one is sick now, but that means only 2 more are left to get it)

We seem to be getting by with the bare essentials being accomplished (that doesn't mean school--that means things like meals)--but I am plugging away, trying so hard to offer everything up and to not fall back into despair.

The doctors are fooling with my RA meds again and I believe this is adding to my awful moods---the poor children can still use your prayers as I work through this.

Thank you all so much--I surely feel all your prayers, and offer everything to all of you....
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Posted: Dec 30 2009 at 12:22pm | IP Logged Quote guitarnan
I am praying for you, and hoping it will help to know you're in our thought and prayers at an obviously tough time.

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Posted: Dec 30 2009 at 12:30pm | IP Logged Quote MaryM
Praying right now for you, Joann.

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Posted: Dec 30 2009 at 12:30pm | IP Logged Quote Mackfam
No, don't Joann!

Holding you very close in prayer throughout my day!

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Posted: Dec 30 2009 at 12:33pm | IP Logged Quote DominaCaeli
Praying mightily for you, Joann.

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Posted: Dec 30 2009 at 12:41pm | IP Logged Quote kingvozzo
Adding my prayers, Joann!

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Posted: Dec 30 2009 at 1:22pm | IP Logged Quote Christine
You're in my prayers, Joann. I just said a Hail Mary for you and will start praying the Memorare for you. The latter is a prayer that always helps me.

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Posted: Dec 30 2009 at 1:37pm | IP Logged Quote Michaela
Praying for you, Joann!

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Posted: Dec 30 2009 at 2:03pm | IP Logged Quote Maddie
Praying St. Michael prayers for you.

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Covering you in prayer right now.

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Posted: Dec 30 2009 at 2:23pm | IP Logged Quote mary theresa
Praying and praying. I know what this place is like. It will pass and He is there with you. Hold on, friend!

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Posted: Dec 30 2009 at 2:39pm | IP Logged Quote Ruth
praying fervently for you, dear Joann!

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Posted: Dec 30 2009 at 3:37pm | IP Logged Quote stefoodie
praying for you right now, JoAnn. Hang in there!!

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Posted: Dec 30 2009 at 3:45pm | IP Logged Quote Gloria JMJ

You look like you need one or two or so of these. Hang in there, prayers are comin'!

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Oh no you don't! Rest yourself, we've got you covered.



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Posted: Dec 30 2009 at 4:59pm | IP Logged Quote cathhomeschool
Holding you in my prayers, Joann!!

Surrender to Him, but don't give up!

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Posted: Dec 30 2009 at 5:09pm | IP Logged Quote doris
Praying for you.

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Posted: Dec 30 2009 at 5:18pm | IP Logged Quote jdostalik
Oh, Joann...praying for you!!!!

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Dear, dear Joann - you are in my prayers; I"m so sorry you're having a hard time


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Posted: Dec 30 2009 at 5:34pm | IP Logged Quote Nina Murphy
I felt like saying that a couple of days ago, Joann. God got me through. DON'T despair. We all love you!   Praying for you and let us know what else you need.....

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