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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Jenn Sal
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Posted: Dec 31 2007 at 8:50am | IP Logged Quote Jenn Sal
Please pray for me to say, "YES." I am having a very difficult time taking the leap to NFP, Billings or nothing. My husband and I are open to more children, we are just used to feeling like we have control as to when. This is so surprisingly difficult for me and honestly, I am embarrassed and overwhelmed with many emotions. Please pray for me and my husband. It is causing a lot of stress and guilt.

This was hard to write. Thank you for being here.

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Posted: Dec 31 2007 at 9:05am | IP Logged Quote Cay Gibson
You are among friends here, JEnnifer.
Be assured of our prayers and the Blessed Mother's protection to your fiat.

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Posted: Dec 31 2007 at 9:14am | IP Logged Quote ladybugs
I don't think that your feelings are uncommon at all - especially if you've suffered through difficult pregnancies or deliveries! I must admit that I very much wrestled with similar feelings after I had 4 kids in less than 4 years!

Alot of times, the cause of our stress is a lack of sleep and proper nutrition and diet. Have you been getting enough sleep?

I will pray for you in your struggle. I just wanted you to know that your feelings are not uncommon.

God Bless you.

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Posted: Dec 31 2007 at 9:25am | IP Logged Quote amyable
Praying for you! Similar things are being pondered here, and we've been all over the map since having kids. It's hard! I'm not a font of wisdom or anything but if you need someone to share your thoughts/feelings with privately, I'm all ears.

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Posted: Dec 31 2007 at 10:20am | IP Logged Quote Mackfam
Jennifer,
This was/has been a struggle for us as well. We are always open to more children, but for some serious medical reasons must actively use NFP and prayerfully discern the "when" of it all. I know all about the emotional roller coaster and questions and second-guessing and the stress it brought for my dh and I. Just wanted you to know you're not alone! I'll be praying for your intentions!!!

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Posted: Jan 01 2008 at 8:35pm | IP Logged Quote cathhomeschool
Jennifer, you are in my prayers.   

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Posted: Jan 01 2008 at 9:44pm | IP Logged Quote Nina Murphy
Jennifer, to take on what we Christian women do is extremely difficult and not without struggle and temptation. The Lord knows us and understands. He does not expect us to be gods---we are weak needy humans. You are not alone or unusual!   Openness to life in stressful circumstances is certainly heroic in these days, and God knows what we have against us. Don't despair!!!

God bless you for your courage and frankness!!!!


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Posted: Jan 02 2008 at 7:53am | IP Logged Quote Ruth
You're in my prayers.

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Posted: Jan 02 2008 at 8:19am | IP Logged Quote LisaR
Jennifer, thank you for asking for prayers here- and be assured of mine. Peace of Christ,

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Posted: Jan 02 2008 at 1:37pm | IP Logged Quote cvbmom
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Pray to Mary, as her YES is our model.

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Posted: Jan 03 2008 at 11:40am | IP Logged Quote teachingmyown
You have my prayers.

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Posted: Jan 07 2008 at 11:23am | IP Logged Quote Jenn Sal
Thank you for all of your kind words, support and prayers. Still working on this, but it's comforting to know that I'm not alone!

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Posted: Jan 07 2008 at 3:08pm | IP Logged Quote SallyT
Jennifer, you are in my prayers as well. As a convert, I struggled mightily with this very issue -- the core doctrinal things (Real Presence, Mary, saints, etc) were no-brainers to me, but giving up "control" was a VERY hard-won surrender.

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