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           | Posted: Oct 28 2008 at 11:02pm | IP Logged
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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
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                        !  Thanks for sharing, Joann.
 
 Love,
  __________________ Angie Mc
 Maimeo to Henry! Dave's wife, mom to Mrs. Devin+Michael  Pope, Aiden 20,Ian 17,John Paul 11,Catherine (heaven 6/07)  
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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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Happy Birthday Gracie. Joann, your family was truly blessed with a miracle... Thank you for sharing and the reminder!
  __________________ Chris
 Loving Wife of Dan and Mom to Kate, Jessica, Ben, 
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Happy birthday, Gracie! A miracle indeed.
  __________________ Ruth 
 
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Happy Birthday, Gracie!  Happy Miracle Anniversary to you all!
  __________________ Wife to wonderful DH, mom to SIX beautiful gifts from God!
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Amen! 
 
 Happy birthday, Gracie!  Thanks for sharing your mommy with us here at 4Real - she's a blessing to us all.
  __________________ 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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Oh, Joann...a happy belated birthday to Gracie!  Sending hugs your way!   
  __________________ Jen Mackintosh
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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!
  __________________ Under Her Starry Mantle
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What a beautiful tribute Joann.
 I'll gladly say a prayer of thanksgiving.
  __________________ Ave Maria!
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Oh Joann....gladly praying in thanksgiving today!   
  __________________ Suzanne in ID
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How beautiful!  Rejoicing with you.
  __________________ Noreen
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