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 11 2009 at 12:54pm | IP Logged Quote MaryM

I know this isn't as much notice as we would like to provide, but with all our crazy schedules we have finally determined that this is the best time for us to close for a retreat. For the past 2 years, as moderators we have conducted a virtual retreat twice each year. It is an opportunity to do some technical work that may come up, evaluate and refine our work/purpose/ goals, and re-energize spiritually and emotionally. We tried last fall to do something different and to conduct the retreat with the boards still open. It was not as productive, so have returned to the traditional format.

All this to say that the forums will be closing sometime Saturday morning and reopening late Monday night (or early Tuesday morning). The forums will be closed basically Sat. June 13, Sun. June 14, and Mon. June 15. Sunday is a closure day anyway and with Sat. June 13 being "Get Outdoors! Day" it's a good excuse to stay away from the computer .

Thank you for your understanding. We appreicate your presence and participation here. We look forward to coming back energized next Tuesday when the 4 Real message board reopens.

God bless you.

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The 4 Real Moderators and Managers

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Posted: June 11 2009 at 1:20pm | IP Logged Quote teachingmyown

God bless you all for your work here! Praying for a fruitful retreat!

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Posted: June 11 2009 at 2:06pm | IP Logged Quote amyable

Ditto!

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Posted: June 11 2009 at 2:24pm | IP Logged Quote Mary G

God bless all you mods ... I KNOW how tough that particular job can be!

I'll be praying for y'all during your retreat ...

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Posted: June 12 2009 at 1:07am | IP Logged Quote Sarah M

Covering all of you marvelous ladies in prayer as you retreat.
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Posted: June 12 2009 at 5:31am | IP Logged Quote LucyP

Praying for you all and thanking you for the job you do. I will so miss the board as it is my "lifeline" with dh away so much! Time to grow up a bit I think!
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Posted: June 12 2009 at 9:18am | IP Logged Quote Mackfam

You're all so dear to all of us, and we're so grateful for your prayers! Please be assured that our prayers continue for all of you dear ladies while we are on retreat! If there is an immediate need, you will still be able to private message one of us...or any of the other members even while the boards are closed.

to all of you...enjoy your weekends OUTDOORS and see you next Tuesday!

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Posted: June 12 2009 at 6:13pm | IP Logged Quote St. Ann

Have a blessed retreat! Thank you for all you do to make this forum a home to many!

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Posted: June 12 2009 at 11:49pm | IP Logged Quote insegnante

Thank you for your work moderating. I will pray for you all and your moderators' retreat.

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Posted: June 13 2009 at 6:58am | IP Logged Quote stellamaris

Thank you so much for the great job you do on this forum. You're in my prayers this weekend.

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Posted: June 16 2009 at 10:38am | IP Logged Quote Angie Mc

We're back! Thank you so very much for your words and prayers of support. Soon we'll be sharing a Letter to Members with more on our retreat. Also, look for updates at our homepage.

Let the dialogues continue! And I'm praying for your intentions .

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