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: Jan 20 2010 at 2:16pm | IP Logged Quote Booksnbabes

I have not been around much as over the holidays my computer was out of commission and I came to understand just how much time I had been devoting to the computer. So I have been working on cutting back and part of that has meant consistently reading posts, but being unable to respond much.

My resolve held out for a few weeks, but now I am slipping back into bad habits with a vengeance! Please, please, please pray that I might be given the strength to cut back on my computer time and refocus on my family and duties here!!! I am apparently not able to do this on my own and would appreciate the help of you wonderful women in this little (or not so little) battle I face.

I know I am escaping because I am burnt out, but I also know my response is inappropriate and only exacerbates the problem. I have hesitated too long in asking for help with this as it seem such a minor thing in comparison with other prayer requests. I just cannot do this on my own and I cannot afford to let it continue!!!

Know that even though I am not out there posting, I keep all of you and your intentions continually in my prayers!

God bless you!

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Posted: Jan 20 2010 at 3:02pm | IP Logged Quote Mackfam



This is not a little or insignificant struggle at all! And, you are a very humble woman to bring this to us. I appreciate your example so much! I'm so glad I can pray for you! Ask Our Lady to help you with this and call on your guardian angel frequently when you sense temptation. I'll ask them to help you remain faithful to the daily duties of your vocation and assist you in uncovering tiny little moments of joy in the day.

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Posted: Jan 20 2010 at 3:03pm | IP Logged Quote hylabrook1

Praying for your strength and healing from burnout.

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Prayers for you and I should have written your post Annie
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Posted: Jan 20 2010 at 4:25pm | IP Logged Quote Sarah M

Yes-- praying for you. I struggle with being on the computer too much as well.
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Posted: Jan 20 2010 at 4:46pm | IP Logged Quote DominaCaeli

Praying here!

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Posted: Jan 20 2010 at 5:37pm | IP Logged Quote SeaStar

Adding my prayers as well for you

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Posted: Jan 20 2010 at 8:35pm | IP Logged Quote MarilynW

Dear friend - I have been wondering how you are doing. I will certainly pray for you. You are a wonderful example to all of us. And you have inspired me - to cut back even more than I have done. And I so understand about going on the computer when you are burnt out - I know that when I am tired I just kind of sit down and waste time.

Hugs to you and thank you again for inspiring me to keep online time to a minimum.



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Posted: Jan 20 2010 at 8:40pm | IP Logged Quote guitarnan

Praying for you...

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Praying Books!

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empathizing and praying!

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Posted: Jan 21 2010 at 6:58am | IP Logged Quote my6angels

I'm praying for you. This is something I really need to work on too!

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Praying!!!!

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Posted: Jan 21 2010 at 8:04am | IP Logged Quote JenPre

Oh do I understand! You will be in my prayers!

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Adding my prayers, books!

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Posted: Jan 21 2010 at 8:40am | IP Logged Quote Chris V

Praying for you!...It is also something that I struggle with as well. I'm so very glad that you posted, as I need to refocus myself at times.

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praying, books. BTDT.

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Praying for you as I struggle with the same demon .

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Praying for you. You are not alone!

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Posted: Feb 12 2010 at 10:43am | IP Logged Quote Booksnbabes

Thank you, friends! Your prayers are so powerful! I have been doing much better at staying away, though I greatly miss my 4Real time. I see my family blessed through my little sacrifice and I know I could not do it without your supportive prayers.

You are all always near my heart!

God bless you all!

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