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MaryM Board Moderator
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I ask your prayers for my dad, David, as he dies. He is a very faithful man and that brings great peace and consolation to us, but of course is still hard. I haven't been around here much the last 2 weeks as I was with my parents in Oregon. We came home earlier this week, but he has deteriorated the last couple of nights. My brother called and said it seems to be imminent this morning. It is hard not being there.
Thank you.
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Update from Jen (Mackfam) on May 18, 2:30 central time
Mackfam wrote:
UPDATE from Mary:
I spoke with Mary on the phone. She's still with her dad and her family. Though her dad's condition seems stable, he does seem very close to death. He is no longer conscious, though he has opened his eyes when a priest visits. (Isn't that amazing!) Mary tells of many beautiful graces that are evident surrounding this mysterious time with her dad.
All of Mary's siblings, save one sister, are there with her mom and dad right now. Mary's sister and their children flew in and will arrive this afternoon.
Mary wanted to convey how grateful she is for all of your prayers! I know she appreciates continued prayers during this time. |
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Update from Jen (Mackfam) on May 19
Mary's dad passed away this afternoon. Mary and all her siblings were at his side. It was a peaceful passing.
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Praying right now Mary.
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Mary, our family is praying mightily for your father, David, and for all who love him. Holding you in prayer...
Love,
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Prayers Mary.
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I'm so sorry, Mary.
I will pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy for him....
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Praying for him this morning, Mary....
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Adding my prayers for your father and for your whole family, Mary...
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Mary, I'm so sorry. I'm praying.
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Praying for your father, Mary , and for your family. I am so sorry.
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Thinking of you!
We're praying throughout the day for your dad, David, and for all of you! What a privilege to hold your dad in our prayers during this mysterious time! May Our Lady be with all of you right now, Mary!
O Sacred Heart of Jesus, to whom one thing alone is impossible, namely, not to have compassion on the afflicted, have pity on us miserable sinners and grant us the grace which we ask of Thee through Your Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, your and our tender Mother. (From The Pieta Prayer booklet)
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on David.
Amen.
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I am holding you close in prayer, Mary. May this be a holy and peaceful time for all of you.
Ora pro nobis, Maria!
Lord, have mercy.
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Keeping you and your family in prayer, Mary.
Peace,
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Praying for you, Mary, and your dear dad and family.
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Praying for your whole family, Mary.
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Mary,
I'm so sorry......I will certainly keep your family and your Dad in my prayers in the coming days!
God bless you all!
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Praying Mary, for him and all of you.
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May Our Lady hold your dad, yourself, and all of your family in Her Immaculate Heart.
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MaryM Board Moderator
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Thank you everyone...he has made it through the day. I am flying out in a few hours.
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Dear Mary
I am thinking of you and praying for your dad and for all your family.
Hugs
Marilyn
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Praying for you all, Mary. I’m praying a Divine Mercy chaplet right now....Many
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