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: Oct 28 2008 at 11:02pm | IP Logged Quote joann10

Our Miracle-7 years old.

It was 7 years ago, 10/29, at 7:31am, that God allowed our premature darling-Gracie-to be born while I suffered from a splenic arterty aneurysm rupture. My family was told that neither of us would survive, but God spared us both. It seems like yesterday, it seems like a lifetime ago.

Thank-you, Lord, for giving us these past 7 years, and the realization that everyday, every minute, is a gift, a blessing. All we can do is live this life the way He wants us too, knowing, loving and serving Him, and preparing ourselves and our children for our eternal reward in heaven.
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Posted: Oct 28 2008 at 11:09pm | IP Logged Quote Angie Mc

! Thanks for sharing, Joann.

Love,

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Posted: Oct 28 2008 at 11:11pm | IP Logged Quote Marybeth

God bless you all! I am a better person for "knowing" you. Enjoy your day of celebrating. We will be with you in spirit.

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Posted: Oct 29 2008 at 6:44am | IP Logged Quote chrisv664

Happy Birthday Gracie. Joann, your family was truly blessed with a miracle... Thank you for sharing and the reminder!

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Posted: Oct 29 2008 at 7:40am | IP Logged Quote Ruth

Happy birthday, Gracie! A miracle indeed.

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Posted: Oct 29 2008 at 8:26am | IP Logged Quote Booksnbabes

Happy Birthday, Gracie! Happy Miracle Anniversary to you all!

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Posted: Oct 29 2008 at 8:44am | IP Logged Quote guitarnan

Amen!

Happy birthday, Gracie! Thanks for sharing your mommy with us here at 4Real - she's a blessing to us all.

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Posted: Oct 31 2008 at 9:12pm | IP Logged Quote Mackfam

Oh, Joann...a happy belated birthday to Gracie! Sending hugs your way!

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Posted: Oct 31 2008 at 9:18pm | IP Logged Quote aussieannie

Thank you for sharing that special grace and blessing, God is indeed good, may He hold you both in His arms always Joann! Lots of love and blessings to you, I wish I could give you a big hug today!

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Posted: Oct 31 2008 at 9:48pm | IP Logged Quote Helen

What a beautiful tribute Joann.
I'll gladly say a prayer of thanksgiving.

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Posted: Oct 31 2008 at 10:59pm | IP Logged Quote SuzanneG

Oh Joann....gladly praying in thanksgiving today!

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Posted: Nov 01 2008 at 8:37am | IP Logged Quote kingvozzo

How beautiful! Rejoicing with you.

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