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: Aug 20 2008 at 8:44am | IP Logged Quote stefoodie

who is going through a "materialistic" phase right now. He sees so many things his friends have (non-homeschoolers, older kids) and has the "why can't I have that" syndrome. His 17-yo sis went through this around that age and she's past that (Thank You Lord!) so we're praying this too will soon pass.

Please pray that he remains open to the promptings of the Holy Spirit, that he remains open to us and that he's able to trust in our wisdom and guidance.

Thanks!

Haven't been on here much but we've been praying for all of your intentions!

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Stef, we go through the same thing, since my kids spend time at their other parents.

I'm praying with you.

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Praying, Stef.

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Praying for him here, Stef!

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Posted: Aug 20 2008 at 12:24pm | IP Logged Quote TracyQ

Praying, this can be a difficult time.

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Posted: Aug 21 2008 at 8:14am | IP Logged Quote Ruth

We're going through the same thing right now. I will offer up many prayers for your family.

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Posted: Aug 21 2008 at 6:38pm | IP Logged Quote Angie Mc

Maybe Paco will be rich when he grows up and he's glimpsing his future . I'm praying for you, dear...I have SO been there.

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Posted: Aug 21 2008 at 8:31pm | IP Logged Quote aussieannie

Praying for your son Stef and for you and bubs - I hope you are travelling well at present.

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Posted: Aug 21 2008 at 8:49pm | IP Logged Quote ladybugs

I'm so glad it's not just us.

I'll be praying!

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Posted: Aug 21 2008 at 9:36pm | IP Logged Quote teachingmyown

Been there, done that. Praying for patience for you and wisdom for him.

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Praying for you both, Stef.

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Praying...

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Posted: Aug 22 2008 at 7:09am | IP Logged Quote stefoodie

The prayers are helping, gals! Thanks! Had a heart to heart with him and dh on Wed. night and we thought we had ironed out everything but yesterday he was being difficult again (not doing chores or schoolwork) -- but I'm too tired to yell at him or get on his case so the whole week I've been quiet and just *tolerating* him. And just praying. Well, last night he came to me and told me he plans to do all his lessons today. And he did his chores after dad came home in the evening without a complaint.


Someone PMed me asking for ideas, so I'll start a thread soon...

but wanted to come back here and THANK YOU for all the prayers!! These kids really do keep us on our knees, don't they?

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Posted: Aug 22 2008 at 3:11pm | IP Logged Quote Booksnbabes

Praying for him!

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