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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lilac hill
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Posted: Nov 14 2008 at 7:00am | IP Logged Quote lilac hill
My Dad is experiencing "moderate to severe" short term memory troubles (actually hearing a doctor say the words is saddening).
Leaving his home, poor nutrition before he came to us, 2 surgeries and a stay in assisted living, have really taxed his abilities.
I need that strength of your prayers to answer his questions cheerfully every few minutes. With all that could be wrong, this is not a great burden, after all he is not in alot of pain, but since he does not remember his operations, he does not understand his belly pain for long. Hopefully with exercise, good food, a routine and medication we will have an improvement in the situation.
Please also pray that I remember that only my father is almost deaf and not everyone needs a higher decibel level

Know that I pray especially for health intentions as I read them on this list.

Viv

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Praying for your father, Viv.

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praying for you both!

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Prayers coming from here.

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I'm praying for you, Viv! You have my admiration - you are such a good and faithful daughter! Sending many prayers and hugs your way as you fulfill this challenging role!

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Prayers for you, Viv!

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Posted: Nov 14 2008 at 3:20pm | IP Logged Quote Booksnbabes
Praying! Memory loss is so difficult. Bless you for your care of your father!

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Praying for your father and for your family.

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Praying for you and your father.

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Praying for your Dad, and for you!

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Praying, Viv.

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