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 22 2009 at 7:37pm | IP Logged Quote stefoodie
It makes me sick to my stomach. Heard too many stories of this happening more and more. Joining you in prayer.

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Posted: Dec 22 2009 at 10:04pm | IP Logged Quote mathmama
This is my number one biggest fear, having my children taken from me for some bogus reason. I feel sick to my stomach thinking of how children must feel who are ripped from their parents Especially children, like mine, who are never away from a parent    I will be joining you in prayer as well for Julie's family and all families who are suffering in this way, especially this time of year.

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Posted: Dec 22 2009 at 10:16pm | IP Logged Quote MicheleQ
This is my biggest fear as well --losing my children.

This could have so easily happened to us when Maggie was diagnosed with diabetes. She came very close to dying and yes she had had symptoms but they were scattered and we didn't connect the dots until later.


I am just sick about this and am praying with all my heart!

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Posted: Dec 22 2009 at 10:53pm | IP Logged Quote missionfamily
I deleted my post...for those of you that might have read it, that's okay with me...I just realized after a few minutes that it would bother me tremendously to run into those fears in writing every time I visited this part of the board, I still a little too close to those difficult moments to leave them hanging out in cyberspace, you know. Sorry for the delete.

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Posted: Dec 23 2009 at 4:32am | IP Logged Quote Paula in MN
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This is my number one biggest fear, having my children taken from me for some bogus reason. I feel sick to my stomach thinking of how children must feel who are ripped from their parents



This is what we went through for almost two years, although not from Social Services. Every area of our life was investigated and questioned, especially our Faith and our educational choices. While the legal system may no longer be involved, the effect on children (and parents) is devastating.

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Yes, 3 years ago. A spite call from a neighbor. It was awful. Molly had just gotten out of the NICU at the time. I don't think I've recovered fully from it - I am far too paranoid. I cannot imagine having to deal with that during a family crisis. Guilty until proven innocent - it's just not right.

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Posted: Dec 23 2009 at 7:11am | IP Logged Quote guitarnan
Perhaps we could pray together for all mothers and fathers facing the cross of unfounded investigations?

If anyone knows a good novena to the Holy Family, we could start it on Sunday, their feast day...surely Mary and Joseph knew these worries and fears, too...

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Posted: Dec 23 2009 at 7:18am | IP Logged Quote Lisbet
Wonderful thought Nancy - I'm in...

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Posted: Dec 23 2009 at 7:20am | IP Logged Quote Lisbet
I found this, but it should have been started days ago:

Holy Family Novena

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Posted: Dec 23 2009 at 7:57am | IP Logged Quote sewcrazy
I have been a few times.

Years ago, my 22 month old hit my 4 month old with a pan upside the head. Obviously, this was a suspicious story to the ER dr and they called DCFS.

My 4 month old died unexpectantly, (he did have health problems, but nothing that should have ended his life suddenly) and that is a mandatory investigation.

The third time, a malicious neighbor called in with a false accusation. And since it was my third call, I got the full works It was very stressful and I was skittish for a long time afterward.

Lots and lots of prayers and good friends helped me through it.

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Posted: Dec 23 2009 at 9:08am | IP Logged Quote Donna Marie
Let us all surround the Howard family in prayers today!


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Donna Marie wrote:
Let us all surround the Howard family in prayers today!


I absolutely am!!!

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Definitely. St. Michael, pray for Julie and her family and surround them with good angels from Heaven in their time of need.

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Posted: Dec 23 2009 at 11:26pm | IP Logged Quote drmommy
wow, this is all so sad. Will be praying for them. Also, I do worry about the school district calling on me. Thank God I have hslda to back me. Hopefully.
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Praying for all families who have been subjected to this terrible invasion, and especially for families here, and for the Howards.

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