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: Dec 11 2006 at 12:56pm | IP Logged Quote Jenn Sal

I didn't know if I should post my pregnancy. But since this is the anniversary of my miscarriage last year, I thouhgt I should share this wonderful news! You all supported me, though my sisters postings, during our difficult time last year. Thank you!

Short story: What a strange feeling it was for me last week at Mass, when I watched a family light the first Advent candle. Our family lit it last year while I was pregnant. I completly broke down in the pew. My husband didn't know what was going on. I just looked at him and said, "I'm thinking of our baby in heaven." Now, this past Sunday, we lit the second Advent candle. My husband was holding our 2yo son, lighting the candles while I stood there holding my 5yo daughters hand and providing the congragation a profile of our littlest miricle! I thought I would break down again, but I was so at peace that I just felt GOOD!

God bless to all who are expecting & remembering!

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Posted: Dec 11 2006 at 2:06pm | IP Logged Quote Bridget

Beautiful, Jennifer! Congratulations.

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Posted: Dec 11 2006 at 2:56pm | IP Logged Quote shartlesville

Congratulations!!

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Posted: Dec 11 2006 at 2:57pm | IP Logged Quote Lisbet

How sweet! Congrats!

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Posted: Dec 11 2006 at 3:55pm | IP Logged Quote Rebecca

So happy for you, Jennifer! Congratulations!
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Posted: Dec 11 2006 at 3:58pm | IP Logged Quote Marybeth

What joyful news!!

Congratulations!

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Posted: Dec 11 2006 at 4:06pm | IP Logged Quote Cheryl

Congratulations! Thanks for sharing your memory. This week I was watching my 3 oldest dc playing together and I had a thought that our little one in Heaven would have enjoyed playing with them too. I think it was the first time I ever had a thought like that. Remembering now gives me feelings that are more of gratitude than sadness.

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Posted: Dec 11 2006 at 4:59pm | IP Logged Quote hylabrook1

Jennifer -

Congratulations. What a privilege to again experience the miracle of a little one growing inside you. Thank you for sharing your memory.

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Posted: Dec 11 2006 at 5:36pm | IP Logged Quote momwats8

It brought tears to my eyes. congratulations and thanks for sharing your beautiful story.

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Posted: Dec 11 2006 at 6:20pm | IP Logged Quote KC in TX

Congratulations!!!

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Posted: Dec 11 2006 at 8:14pm | IP Logged Quote Paula in MN

Congratulations!

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Posted: Dec 11 2006 at 8:49pm | IP Logged Quote kjohnson

Congratulations! What a beautiful story.

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Posted: Dec 11 2006 at 9:12pm | IP Logged Quote Erin

Congratulations what lovely news for Christmas. Such precious knowledge to cherise at this time

How well many here know those bittersweet moments. They do happen less often in time.

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Posted: Dec 11 2006 at 11:20pm | IP Logged Quote Angie Mc

Jenn Sal wrote:
I was so at peace that I just felt GOOD!

God bless to all who are expecting & remembering!


The Peace that passes understanding...I'm so happy for you, Jennifer. I've been awed by your dignity and grace through these difficult times. God bless you .

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Posted: Dec 13 2006 at 6:26am | IP Logged Quote saintanneshs

Awww. What a touching Christmas memory...happy tears to replace sad ones ...

I hope you have a wonderful Christmas, Jennifer, and that your family is blessed with a most healthy new baby in February!!     

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Posted: Dec 13 2006 at 7:04am | IP Logged Quote Jenn Sal

You are all so kind with your congrats and words of encouragement! Your getting me in the mood to get out there and pick up those baby items I need! Exciting!!!

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Posted: Jan 04 2007 at 3:53am | IP Logged Quote aussieannie

May this birth bring great healing and peace - not long now!

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