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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joann10
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Posted: Oct 28 2009 at 10:12pm | IP Logged Quote joann10
Gracie turns 8 tomorrow---I can't believe it---it has been eight years since we experienced a miracle. A miracle for both baby and mother---it is a hard time for this mother, who goes through so many emotions at this time of year-too much remembered and too much trauma, too much missed during the months I couldn't take care of my baby--but here we are and we are blessed!

If I could just beg your prayers, again, to get me through this time of too much remembering---if I could just wipe these memories from my mind it would be so much better, but I can't do that---I will be offering up this anxiety and suffering for all of your intentions, especially for the health of all the fragile children during this scary season of illness.

God Bless You All,
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Posted: Oct 28 2009 at 10:19pm | IP Logged Quote Maddie
many prayers for peace for you,

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Posted: Oct 28 2009 at 10:28pm | IP Logged Quote Mackfam
I'm praying, Joann! May Our Lady gentle all those memories and point them toward the joyful arrival of your precious Gracie and all the joy that thoughts of her bring.

Praying for you!

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Posted: Oct 28 2009 at 11:46pm | IP Logged Quote Booksnbabes
Praying for peace for you, Joann! May the joy of your daughter erase the painful memories.   

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Posted: Oct 28 2009 at 11:57pm | IP Logged Quote Gloria JMJ
Praying. May the strength that you have aquired during past trials carry you through. It is times like this when God is closest.

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Posted: Oct 29 2009 at 5:41am | IP Logged Quote Mary K
praying for you, Joann.
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Posted: Oct 29 2009 at 6:04am | IP Logged Quote mariB
Dear Joann, praying!

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Posted: Oct 29 2009 at 6:55am | IP Logged Quote amyable

Praying, Joann

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Posted: Oct 29 2009 at 7:26am | IP Logged Quote Mimip
Joann, praying for a total peace during this hard time!

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Posted: Oct 29 2009 at 7:32am | IP Logged Quote Tina P.
Praying that the memories of past struggles pale in comparison to the joy Gracie offers.

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Posted: Oct 29 2009 at 8:09am | IP Logged Quote aussieannie
Asking for God's grace and healing for you Joann, thank you for the graces offered for the ladies here!

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Posted: Oct 29 2009 at 8:28am | IP Logged Quote Ruth
Praying for you as always, Joann!

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Praying, Joann.

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Posted: Oct 29 2009 at 9:00am | IP Logged Quote SuzanneG
Praying for your strength, Joann! And, prayers of thanksgiving for your wonderful family!

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Posted: Oct 29 2009 at 9:13am | IP Logged Quote crusermom
Praying for you.

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Posted: Nov 02 2009 at 4:23am | IP Logged Quote Donna
Praying for peace. Difficult anniversaries can be draining.

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Joann, you are all in my prayers.

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