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guitarnan Forum Moderator
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Please pray especially for her husband, Ben, currently at UVA hospital in bad shape. We really don't know what happened. They were driving and an accident occurred; Mary died there and Ben was airlifted to UVA. They just celebrated their 50th anniversary and Mary's 70th birthday this summer. I know Mary is at home with Jesus, and I'm so thankful she didn't suffer long, but I know Ben will need lots of prayers. I haven't been able to tell my husband about this yet; he's going to be devastated. Ben and Mary were the most wonderful examples of Catholic marriage, parenting and hospitality. I know it would comfort their children to know you're praying for them both.
Update 9/13:
Ben is doing OK, considering everything. He has broken ribs, leg injuries and lots of bruises. All four of his sons have arrived at his bedside. He knows that Mary is with Jesus; I don't know how he's handling this news. No one knows yet when he can leave the hospital, so any funeral plans are on hold for now.
Please, please pray for him. I just can't imagine losing a beloved spouse so tragically.
Your prayers have helped sustain me over the last day. It's been very hard to go on with daily tasks, but I know without doubt that Mary is in Heaven and praying for Ben and her sons. Thanks for all the prayers.
Thanks,
__________________ Nancy in MD. Mom of ds (24) & dd (18); 31-year Navy wife, move coordinator and keeper of home fires. Writer and dance mom.
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MaryM Board Moderator
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Posted: Sept 12 2006 at 6:12pm | IP Logged
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How sad, they will be in my prayers.
__________________ Mary M. in Denver
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This is so sad. Thank you for letting us pray for them and you and your husband as well.
__________________ Suz in TX
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Jen L. Forum All-Star
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Posted: Sept 12 2006 at 6:19pm | IP Logged
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How very sad. Praying here.
__________________ Jen
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Praying.
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Mary G Forum All-Star
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Praying for Ben and all who knew this kind woman....
__________________ MaryG
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stacykay Forum All-Star
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How awful...
My prayers are with Ben and all the family and friends.
Praying for his dear wife, also, God rest her soul.
God Bless,
Stacy in MI
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JennGM Forum Moderator
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How terrible! Prayers for Mary's soul, Ben's healing and for all who are touched by their lives.
__________________ Jennifer G. Miller
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Prayers for Mary's soul and for Ben's health
I'm so sorry.
__________________ Devoted Wife to and Mama to three beautiful boys and another little boy due in September, and two beautiful souls in heaven
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Oh, how sad! I am praying. UVA is close to me--is there any way I could be of help to the family?
__________________ Lissa
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Keeping Mary and Ben in my prayers
__________________ Susan
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Nancy,
How terrible...we are praying here in Texas...
__________________ God Bless,
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Praying right now.
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I am soo sorry - may she rest in peace.
__________________ Mary- Wife to Mike and Mother to Austin(92), Mikey(95), R.J.(97), Benedict(98), Kolbe(00), Ignatius(02), Christian(03), Margaret(05),&4 angels in heaven
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Donna Marie Forum All-Star
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I am so very sorry! We will keep everyone in our prayers!!
May Mary rest in peace!
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Praying, Nancy.
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Nancy,
I will offer prayers for the repose of Mary's soul and for the healing and comfort of Ben this evening.
Blessings,
__________________ kristina
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Praying here. How sad.
__________________ KC,
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Praying for Mary and Ben. How very sad.
__________________ Patty
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Praying!
Blessings,
Krisann
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