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I am off tomorrow for a weekend silent retreat. The retreat master is a Franciscan of the Immaculate. I have very high hopes of a prayerful retreat, but one little problem..........I am really frightened of leaving my dc for 3 days. We have had (as some know) a rather rough past 16mos. and I feel very protective and anxious about the "what ifs".
If you can spare an Ave, I know there are more pressing needs, I would be very grateful.
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I always have an "ave" for you, dear! Know that you'll be in my prayers for the next few days ... I don't know, a SILENT retreat -- I couldn't do it! 
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I'll be saying Ave's over this coming weekend for your children and for yourself - may you have a blessed weekend!
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I just offered one up for you! I remember my first silent retreat I was so terrified. (it was the first I'd left my children too!) I know I would have left the first night had I not drove 3 other women. I even tried to devise a plan where I could leave and be back to pick them up and they may never know I was gone! (although it was 5 hours from home!) I will remember you in my prayers this weekend.
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chicken lady wrote:
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It's so hard to leave the children! On this last adoption, I felt I had to leave most of my children home for 5 days. It was soooooo painful.
I'll pray for you!You have had a very rough 16 months. Hopefully, the retreat will strengthen you for the next 16 months.
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Praying for you - we'll be off for Mass in a little while.
You'll be in my prayers all weekend! And those precious children, too!
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chicken lady wrote:
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I know that feeling.
I will say many Ave's for you this weekend.
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Praying for you and for your children.
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Molly, I will be praying for you...
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Molly,
Praying for you also!
God bless!!!
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Sending up prayers for you and for all those you love right now.
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Praying for you and your family, dear. May the Holy Spirit grant you peace and a fruitful retreat. 
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So much for the retreat.....here I am and I am not a happy camper!
Lets just say dh and job issues, this is what can happen in his line of employment and you are the boss.
Thanks for the prayers, I need them now for this 
I "may" get to go tomorrow......we will see.
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Oh, Molly, I'm so sorry.
Try to lean into the grace - and I'll pray for a reprieve and turn-around of your situation for tomorrow!
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praying, dear
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Well another interesting twist to my silent retreat.......I awoke at 5:00am with what appears to be a stomache bug! 
Thank you Jesus and Mary that I am home and not at a retreat center right now. Now why can I not remember there is always reasons for seeming dissappointments in life?
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Oh, dear. Perhaps it is for the best. I can imagine your mixed feelings, or would that be how your stomach feels right now??
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I'm glad all was made clear for you. I hate being away from home and feeling icky! Praying for a speedy recovery. It's been 2 days since your post though - maybe you're better already? I hope so. I guess Jesus had a different kind of retreat in mind for you. 
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Oh,Molly...yuck!
I leave today for a four day silent retreat. I am hoping God is willing to listen to me for that long.
Will pray for all your intentions.
God bless,
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