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: June 05 2007 at 10:49pm | IP Logged Quote mairejam5

Well, ladies, GOD IS SO GOOD!!

I wrote a while ago asking you all to pray for me as I struggled to trust God as we waited for a better housing situation. Well, after a decent amount of time during which God certainly did "stretch" me, and JUST before this baby has come (waiting any day now for #5 -- anytime between now and the next 3 weeks or so) we have been offered a 4 bedroom apartment through public housing at a GREATLY reduced rent (making it possible for us to take it!).

Thank you all for all of your prayers and offerings for me and my family. I know I felt a greater peace immediately after I asked you to pray. aLSO, Knowing there were others who felt that paralyzed feeling at times helped me get through my own, and I certainly offered my trialS for these ladies as well.

Of course, your continued prayers are greatly appreciated! :) We will be setting up house with me first extremely pregnant and then with a newborn, and I've always been... let's say organizationally (as far as a house is concerned) and cleanliness challenged. :) I have a lot of help this time around with my family (mom and sisters, etc), but this is not something that comes easily to me. On top of which I cannot afford to just buy that set of shelves that would actually work for us, for instance, and have to rely mainly on whatever we have already, can find in a thrift store at a price we can afford, or someone gives us.

Also, since we have pretty much no money for all the little things and big furniture we need (we've been living with my mom and could use everything from soap to hampers to shelves, etc.) prayers for God to provide... or rather, prayers of thanksgiving for all that I know God will provide would be wonderful, too. ... and if anyone knows someone in San Diego who is just dying to give away a kitchen/dining set that seats 8 people, well that would be just wonderful. :)

God bless all of you wonderful prayer warriors!
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Posted: June 05 2007 at 10:58pm | IP Logged Quote MarieC

I'm glad things are working out so well for you. Your upbeat attitude is inspirational.

I'll be praying for you!

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Posted: June 05 2007 at 11:52pm | IP Logged Quote Angie Mc

Thank you so much for your update to this prayer request, Maire! May God continue to bless you abundantly. I'm praying!

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Posted: June 06 2007 at 4:29am | IP Logged Quote aussieannie

Wonderful news Maire! Will be praying for a smooth transition with it all and more blessings for you and your dear family.

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Posted: June 06 2007 at 5:51am | IP Logged Quote chicken lady

MAire, I am so happy that you have found a home. I am praying now for your immediate needs to be met. God will provide, hold tight.
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Posted: June 06 2007 at 6:16am | IP Logged Quote Angel

I don't know how I missed your first prayer request! This is great news. I am really impressed by your faith, and the way it has gotten you through this situation. (Humbled actually). I will pray for the move to go smoothly!

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Posted: June 06 2007 at 6:22am | IP Logged Quote stefoodie

Yay Maire! That's awesome news. Thank you for the update! We will continue to pray.

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Posted: June 06 2007 at 6:57am | IP Logged Quote guitarnan

You're a shining example of faith...and I really needed this example today. Thanks!

I'm so glad to hear that you'll have a home very soon!

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Posted: June 06 2007 at 7:24am | IP Logged Quote Mackfam

Marie-
So happy to hear this. I will pray that God will continue to provide for your dear family! I have to confess that our happiest times as a family, were those when we were strapped, no cash, and living as simply as we could. There is something about that simplicity that brings abundant blessings of peace, closeness, and REAL happiness. It's evident in the way you talk and give glory to God for His great generosity that you are feeling that happiness. What blessings. Continued prayers for all of your practical needs!!!

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Posted: June 06 2007 at 4:24pm | IP Logged Quote Kathryn UK

Maire, do you use Freecycle? It is a network of local groups that allow people to give away unwanted items to people who can use them. Usually you can post requesting particular things - there may be someone out there who has that table and chairs you need!

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