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: Sept 08 2006 at 9:18pm | IP Logged Quote Angie Mc

Friends, will you please pray for me and my family? Since our van accident, we have been "hit" with one thing after another. We are united as a family and being blessed in our suffering but we are also getting very worn out. I should have asked for prayers earlier but I kept thinking that "It will get better." I KNOW better...sometimes we are thrown weeks, months, even years of relentless suffering. In some way, I want to frame my attitude in a positive light...I was being hopeful rather than being in denial .

Physically, the children are all back to 100% and my husband and I are down to seeing the Chiro. once every two weeks...woo hoo!   Also, keep praying for Dave's employment...we could hear good news as soon as the end of this month.

Not trying to be vague but it would take reams of tedious posts to catch you up. But I'll share this one experience that sort of says it all. This past Monday, after weeks of pushing, a local woman who I have a work relationship, pushed me to the point where I actually lost my cool...nose to nose...in public. Sigh. No, I didn't say anything that needs to be unsaid...my requests that she treat me with respect were valid. No, I didn't yell or curse or use my karate skills on her (although I briefly let myself THINK about it.) No, although I'm a hot-head by nature, I can't remember the last time I lost my cool like this...years and years. Yes, I'm humbled. Yes, all sorts of good things are coming from it that will benefit her and others (God truly works in mysterious ways.) But ladies...and you all ARE ladies...I'm tired. Maybe you all have spoiled me with your courtesy and ability to deal with difficult issues with intelligence and kindness .

So...although I feel like things are calming down...I'm catching my breath and finally getting smart. I'm asking for your prayers. And know that I pray for you everyday. In fact, I've been praying with more passion and devotion than usual lately .

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Posted: Sept 08 2006 at 9:23pm | IP Logged Quote MacBeth

Sheesh, Angie! We'll pray for your family to catch a break!

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Posted: Sept 08 2006 at 9:32pm | IP Logged Quote KC in TX

Of course, prayers here for you and your family.

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Posted: Sept 08 2006 at 9:36pm | IP Logged Quote ladybugs

Angie,

I'll pray for you and your family.

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Posted: Sept 08 2006 at 10:35pm | IP Logged Quote Rebecca

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Posted: Sept 08 2006 at 10:52pm | IP Logged Quote Taffy

You and yours are in my prayers.

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Posted: Sept 08 2006 at 11:30pm | IP Logged Quote Chari

Hey, Angie, got you covered in our Rosary novena!

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Posted: Sept 09 2006 at 12:02am | IP Logged Quote Jen L.

Praying here, Angie.

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Praying!

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Posted: Sept 09 2006 at 5:34am | IP Logged Quote Dawn

Angie, your family has our prayers!

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Posted: Sept 09 2006 at 6:30am | IP Logged Quote Donna

Angie,
I'm offering my day for you and your family.
Lots of hugs.... .

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Posted: Sept 09 2006 at 10:07am | IP Logged Quote Nina Murphy

Will pray here, too, Angie. God bless all of you much!

(As a side: I always love seeing your avatar and name...that was practically the view outside my window when I was a child growing up in Paradise Valley, AZ! I lived between the feet of Mummy and Camelback Mountains.)

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Posted: Sept 09 2006 at 10:17am | IP Logged Quote Angie Mc

Thank you, friends. It's funny...aside from the accident, most of what we are dealing with is life as usual, just very rapid fire and with a lot of outside intrusion. Aren't we in the habit of letting all these little things go? Yet, when they pile up, "little things" can exhaust. Which, of course, is obvious...when one is not completely exhausted .

I'm praying for help to St. Therese now. As she so well knew, if these little things can exhaust and be near occasions of sin, they can also be a process to make us saints. I honestly DO feel like God is calling me to say "Yes!" more often, more readily, more deeply. Little things aren't so little after all. No wonder I need your prayers! Thank you, again.

I'm off to face the day! Have a wonderful weekend.

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Posted: Sept 09 2006 at 3:00pm | IP Logged Quote KellyJ

Praying for you and your intentions.

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Posted: Sept 09 2006 at 11:50pm | IP Logged Quote Lavenderfields

Praying for you and your family.

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Posted: Sept 10 2006 at 6:04am | IP Logged Quote stefoodie

just saw this, angie. praying for you, dear.

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Posted: Sept 10 2006 at 5:41pm | IP Logged Quote Leonie

Gee, Angie, you have had it hard. You are in my prayers.

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Posted: Sept 11 2006 at 5:09pm | IP Logged Quote Erica Sanchez

Dear Angie,

YOU are a LADY, too! I deeply admire you and the wonderful advice and encouragement you've given to me and others over the years! I'm sorry you are going through a rough time and especially sorry for the run in with that woman! Things like that are never pleasant. I'm confident you handled it perfectly and blessings, like you've said, will come from it. Hang in there! You and your family are in our prayers!

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Posted: Sept 11 2006 at 10:09pm | IP Logged Quote Angie Mc

You all really are the best. I've had several smoothly running days in a row...Praise God! Thanks for lifting me up!

Nina, I love looking at the Superstitions! I have a really pretty view from my backyard in Apache Junction. I'll give them a big hello from you .

Love,       

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Posted: Sept 12 2006 at 11:24am | IP Logged Quote Mary G

Angie,

I feel so bad you're going through all this -- you're always one of the first to pray for others and now it's our turn to reciprocate.

Blessings to you and your family and prayers for more smooth days ahead.



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