Merciful Father, You have sustained water’s mother after conceiving of her from all eternity as an irreplaceable part of Your Divine plan. Graciously sustain her now, as she ages and becomes increasingly susceptible to the illnesses of this temporal world. O Lord, you have promised so much more in the next life, and we know that Your promises are true. Grant water an increasing peace of mind and of spirit in this time of trial and anxiety. May you incline your ear to hear the intercession of Your Beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, as we pray to Him for mercy upon water’s mother. Grant them both physical and spiritual strength to face a future of human uncertainty, but full of Divine certainty. May they submit to Your will in all things, relying on trust in Your promises as spoken to us by Christ, our Savior. May this test of their faith and love yield an eternity of peace and joy for them, as they aspire to Your Heavenly Kingdom. We ask this through Christ, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God for ever and ever. Amen. Alleluia!