St. Monica pray for us! Praying for our husbands....

[JCLA]

Just wanted to say Hi to all. Just returned to work from Maternity Leave. Child number five Ella Rose is doing fine but mom has her crying spells. I wish I did not have to work but I have the health insurance and we need to pay bills. My husband did come to church with the family at Ella’s baptism and for Easter but that is all. DH did go through with a vasectomy so sad to say this is our last little one unless God has different plans

mnmom,

I’m sorry you have to work. I do too, but since we don’t depend on me for benefits I can work from home as a home daycare provider.

My husband wants to get a vasectomy also. I don’t think I can change his mind. We have four children, last one conceived while using NFP, so I don’t think he is willing to try NFP again. It hurts my heart to think that this baby is probably my last and I can imagine you feel the same. I will keep you in my prayers.

Nikki

 

[eli1118]

Novena day 8

Belle,
Thanks for the coffee–I needed that.

JCLA,
I included your little one in my Rosary intentions today.

 

[Diana_Lynn]

…Can I please ask you ladies for prayers for my son? In addition to having speech issues, it has become obvious that he doesn’t hear well either. Please pray that the cause is easily treatable.

Sorry to bug you ladies but I don’t know many people who would be willing to pray.

Thank you,
Nikki

Nikki, I’d be honored to pray for your son. Children are so precious, and we have so very much to learn from them! Bless you!

Father, your little one is in need of your divine attention. Watch over Nikki’s son, Your son, Father, as you must have been all along. It was You that helped him when he struggled to hear, as it will always be You to help him through all he faces in his lifetime. Thank you Father! In your infinite wisdom, may you guide and direct all the medical staff that will work with Nikki’s little boy over the coming weeks and months, as they attempt, with your Divine grace, to restore his hearing, and correct his speech. May they have your blessings Father! Grant Nikki and her family all that they need to help make this successful Lord, financially, emotionally, and spiritually. May they trust wholeheartedly in you as you trusted in them when you offered them such a blessing in their life.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women,
And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,
Now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

…We have been concerned about the speech for a while and hoped he would outgrow his difficulties, but instead he has gotten worse. And just in this past week, it has become obvious that he doesn’t hear us but actually reads our lips. I should have realized, I am ashamed that I missed it for so long…

Nikki, please be kind to yourself. The Good Lord gave us these little ones in our lives because he trusted us to do what we thought was best… it may have been a great deal easier if he gave us an instruction manual, but… everything comes in His time Nikki… I truly believe that God was with your son throughout… I can’t imagine a 5 year old learning how to read lips without some divine intervention…??? He has a plan for your little one my friend, and all that has occurred, may very well be the prep work for that plan to unfold. He is our Father, He knows each and every one of our hearts, Nikki, and all that He does, He does for our greatest good. So, be kind to you, and know that it is all part of a greater plan. :heaven:

 

[Diana_Lynn]

God is asking for unwavering trust in Him, I know, just when things looked a little better, my H thinks of another thing to throw at me.
He is talking about property settlement now. I bought my house 15 years ago. He moved in after we married in 2003, we separated 2006. I have paid for everything that has been done/fixed/maintained/renovated and I have no money to give him. I am paying off the mortgage and after the rest of the bills etc.I am left with little. I have no money to give him and cannot sell, as 4 children and I will have nowhere to live.
Now I have to get legal advice.
His name is not on the title or the loan and he only lived here for 3 years and half of that, i was working and he wasn’t.
I feel a little wound up and scared now., but I am sure he is just using anything to try to get at me… such is life!
Prayers for everyone here.For your children and husbands.
How are you doing today Mom?
God bless everyone!

It sounds like God loves you Jules. :grouphug: I am so sorry to hear all that you’re going through. It must be so trying. (especially after his text to you about forgiveness!)

Lord, grant Jules all that she needs to endure this difficult time. May she have the strength of a league of angels, the patience of Job, and the wisdom of ages, as she struggles to keep a home for her children. Be with her throughout this trial Lord, and comfort her at the end of a long hard day, to hold her in your loving arms, as she lays down her burden at your feet. Grant her peace Lord, as she looks faithfully to you for guidance and direction, and hope for brighter days.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women,
And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,
Now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

 

[Diana_Lynn]

… Had a talk with dh last night and he said he thinks I’m not doing everything I can to make him happy. I don’t put him first. Well, that’s not true. I do my very best each day. If I didn’t, I’d be too ashamed to have to answer to God for that. But he doesn’t believe me. He is still in the dark and very lost. Please keep praying for him…

Dear Lord, we pray continually for each other, and our respective spouses. With Your tender mercy, You grant us all that we need to endure each trial laid out before us, and all that You do, You do with the most divine love for us. We are humble before You, Lord! We, of little faith, know nothing of your Divine Will, and have no hope of understanding. We pray for your grace to shine upon us, granting us peace! Today, Lord, I ask that you shine your brilliant grace upon Mom4Truth’s husband, so brightly he is blinded to all but the truth. May he see the love you have so graciously offered him through his loving and faithful wife. Whisper in his ear Lord, and grant him wisdom that he may also know the truth. Lord, cloak him with your love, so that he may feel your presence, and understand the truth from deep within his heart. May he find there the courage, and faith to change his path Lord, and follow you with love and devotion, guided only by You and Your Divine Will for him.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women,
And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,
Now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

 

[Diana_Lynn]

Just wanted to say Hi to all. Just returned to work from Maternity Leave. Child number five Ella Rose is doing fine but mom has her crying spells. I wish I did not have to work but I have the health insurance and we need to pay bills. My husband did come to church with the family at Ella’s baptism and for Easter but that is all. DH did go through with a vasectomy so sad to say this is our last little one unless God has different plans

:console: How sad a day it is, to leave your little ones to return to work. I’m so sorry for you mnmom. Also for your husband’s choice to go through with the vasectomy. :console: You are in my prayers, mnmom.

It’s wonderful that your DH went with you to Ella’s baptism, though! I’m sure it must have been such a beautiful and blessed event for you all! Welcome Ella! May God shine forth upon her all the beautiful grace in his Kingdom! Bless you all!

 

[Diana_Lynn]

Look up the best specialist in the book, and then make an apointment with your GP. Explain the waiting list, and tell him you want to be refered to … specialist so in so. This way there are fewer steps, less cost and paperwork. You know something is wrong, so let the GP send you to the one you want.

IMHO

I learned to trust my gut, and make it happen. I ended up with a terminally ill child for 12 years followed by his death near age 19 because i believed, against my gut feeling, that the doctor must know more than i do.

He has no one if he does not have you. You are his eyes or ears. God has intrusted him over to your care…assert these rights peacefully!

But firmly!

God bless.

Lana, first, again let me express my sorrow for your loss. May God be with you.

Lana & Nikki… I have worked many years in the medical industry, and I assure you 100% wholeheartedly that Lana’s advice here is CRUCIAL to the well-being of all! I have worked with countless surgeons, and specialists, and know first-handedly this simple fact… **We are all, after all, only human. ** None of us, is above human error. It is extremely important that each one of us does absolutely all that we can to learn as much as we can when ours or one of our loved one’s health is at risk… God will guide you in all that you say, all that you research, and all that you ask - to assist you - do not feel intimidated, or insecure about insisting that your concerns be dealt with. Medical Professionals are only human too, and quite capable of having a bad day at work, (believe me, I know) and of making mistakes, just like you and I. Trust me on this one! If not for heeding my own advice, and the Grace of God - neither of my parents would be with me now.

:twocents: Just wanted to share my 2 cents worth of experience here… I do not want to offend any medical professionals out there… I also know from the same experience just how amazing they are, and we would be so lost without them… I simply wish to express that we are ALL without any exceptions, capable of mistakes, and it is in our best interests to learn all that we can, and be very involved in our loved-one’s health care. God Bless!

 

[Diana_Lynn]

*PRAYER TO ST. MONICA

Dear St. Monica,
troubled wife and mother,
many sorrows pierced your heart during your lifetime.
Yet, you never despaired or lost faith.
With confidence, persistence, and profound faith,
you prayed daily for the conversion
of your beloved husband, Patricius,
and your beloved son, Augustine;
your prayers were answered.
Grant me that same fortitude, patience,
and trust in the Lord.
Intercede for me, dear St. Monica,
that God may favorably hear my plea for:

the conversion of my husband and the strong faith of my children, the conversion of all sinners in my family and of the spouses being prayed for here by CAF members,

and grant me the grace to accept His Will in all things,
through Jesus Christ, our Lord,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever.
Amen.

Lord, I commend all husbands and wives
represented in this thread to you this day,
That you would raise us up to be men and women after your own heart.
That you would cause us to grow in wisdom and in knowledge of you
and that these husbands become holy and spiritual heads of these homes,
and that these wives become and remain vessels that shine your light continuously.
Keep us all obedient to your will and humble in mind and action.
Amen.*

 

[Rammy]

Lana, first, again let me express my sorrow for your loss. May God be with you.

Lana & Nikki… I have worked many years in the medical industry, and I assure you 100% wholeheartedly that Lana’s advice here is CRUCIAL to the well-being of all! I have worked with countless surgeons, and specialists, and know first-handedly this simple fact… We are all, after all, only human. None of us, is above human error. It is extremely important that each one of us does absolutely all that we can to learn as much as we can when ours or one of our loved one’s health is at risk… God will guide you in all that you say, all that you research, and all that you ask - to assist you - do not feel intimidated, or insecure about insisting that your concerns be dealt with. Medical Professionals are only human too, and quite capable of having a bad day at work, (believe me, I know) and of making mistakes, just like you and I. Trust me on this one! If not for heeding my own advice, and the Grace of God - neither of my parents would be with me now.

:twocents: Just wanted to share my 2 cents worth of experience here… I do not want to offend any medical professionals out there… I also know from the same experience just how amazing they are, and we would be so lost without them… I simply wish to express that we are ALL without any exceptions, capable of mistakes, and it is in our best interests to learn all that we can, and be very involved in our loved-one’s health care. God Bless!

Thank you DL…you express well thought out concern. Actually articulated it better than i did, because i forgot to mention the angel you did. I spent 4 years being missdiagnosed with my little Will. They said the hole in his heart was gone, i must just excercise him more.

The hole was not gone, and it got bigger. Something that could have taken a stich or so. It caused to much speed for the bloodflow into the lungs, and they closed down over the 4 years, and made permanantly dammaged lungs. He was then terminal, with three years to live.

Long story short…but the best part…he lived into a wonderfully bright child, with such a tender love for the lord. Never did he question it, for he flatlined, and was brought by Mother Mary to see Jesus, and they embraced so tenderly. Jesus told this little 4 year old that he had to go back, that he had much to do still.

“Mamma, i did not want to go, he had a strong love magnet pulling me to him…not like my real daddy that does not want to see me all the time…i really liked to be there momma…but i had to come home.”

He NEVER ever doubted or needed proof, and it was what sustained him through his illness. He felt God gave it to him for a reason. If he acomplished life properly, then he’d know why he was ill, and what to do because of it. Everything in life is used for the good…even devistating illness.

In tremendous pain and fatigue a few days before his last trip to Toronto, he said Ma, it is getting so hard, and a tear ran down his face. He begged God for a Coupe da Grace. He explained, if he wanted him home, he would go where God decides, but if he were to stay here, please help him indure this.

My first born, and eternal fofillment of motherhood to me, was gone 5 days latter. He had a peaceful look on his face, and i was completely shocked. A boy doing everything his Lord asked of him…why? He did everything right, he had so much to offer the young community he wanted to eventually teach in.

That same father lived 15 minutes from us, and never attended his own sons funeral…i knew he would not, and the only good thing i felt, while my baby just stopped breathing…

“finally, a father to love him unconditionally!!”

All this because i was scared to question specialists.

Don’t let this happen to you…respectfully, you can assert yourself.

Lana

 

[jules11]

Thank you DL…you express well thought out concern. Actually articulated it better than i did, because i forgot to mention the angel you did. I spent 4 years being missdiagnosed with my little Will. They said the hole in his heart was gone, i must just excercise him more.

The hole was not gone, and it got bigger. Something that could have taken a stich or so. It caused to much speed for the bloodflow into the lungs, and they closed down over the 4 years, and made permanantly dammaged lungs. He was then terminal, with three years to live.

Long story short…but the best part…he lived into a wonderfully bright child, with such a tender love for the lord. Never did he question it, for he flatlined, and was brought by Mother Mary to see Jesus, and they embraced so tenderly. Jesus told this little 4 year old that he had to go back, that he had much to do still.

“Mamma, i did not want to go, he had a strong love magnet pulling me to him…not like my real daddy that does not want to see me all the time…i really liked to be there momma…but i had to come home.”

He NEVER ever doubted or needed proof, and it was what sustained him through his illness. He felt God gave it to him for a reason. If he acomplished life properly, then he’d know why he was ill, and what to do because of it. Everything in life is used for the good…even devistating illness.

In tremendous pain and fatigue a few days before his last trip to Toronto, he said Ma, it is getting so hard, and a tear ran down his face. He begged God for a Coupe da Grace. He explained, if he wanted him home, he would go where God decides, but if he were to stay here, please help him indure this.

My first born, and eternal fofillment of motherhood to me, was gone 5 days latter. He had a peaceful look on his face, and i was completely shocked. A boy doing everything his Lord asked of him…why? He did everything right, he had so much to offer the young community he wanted to eventually teach in.

That same father lived 15 minutes from us, and never attended his own sons funeral…i knew he would not, and the only good thing i felt, while my baby just stopped breathing…

“finally, a father to love him unconditionally!!”

All this because i was scared to question specialists.

Don’t let this happen to you…respectfully, you can assert yourself.

Lana

Lana, Oh MY GOODNESS, I am crying… how beautiful, how sad. What a precious gift from God your son was!
You have no need to worry anymore, he sounds like he was saintly so now he would be in the arms of our Loving Father.
What an incredible story.
Thank you for sharing. It really puts life into perspective. Whether we are her 10, 20, 40 or 80 years, our time is known to God and we all have a purpose and a mission to accomplish here on earth.
That was beautiful. Our children, our lives and our struggles are a gift from God and we should thank him for everything.
God bless you

 

[jules11]

It sounds like God loves you Jules. :grouphug: I am so sorry to hear all that you’re going through. It must be so trying. (especially after his text to you about forgiveness!)

Lord, grant Jules all that she needs to endure this difficult time. May she have the strength of a league of angels, the patience of Job, and the wisdom of ages, as she struggles to keep a home for her children. Be with her throughout this trial Lord, and comfort her at the end of a long hard day, to hold her in your loving arms, as she lays down her burden at your feet. Grant her peace Lord, as she looks faithfully to you for guidance and direction, and hope for brighter days.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women,
And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,
Now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

You are a beautiful person Diana, thank you for this and thank you for remembering me in your prayers.
Be assured that you also have mine.

 

[BeeSweet]

**PRAYER TO ST. MONICA

Dear St. Monica,
troubled wife and mother,
many sorrows pierced your heart during your lifetime.
Yet, you never despaired or lost faith.
With confidence, persistence, and profound faith,
you prayed daily for the conversion
of your beloved husband, Patricius,
and your beloved son, Augustine;
your prayers were answered.
Grant me that same fortitude, patience,
and trust in the Lord.
Intercede for me, dear St. Monica,
that God may favorably hear my plea for

the conversion of my husband, healing and salvation of our marriage, and the strong faith of our son, the conversion of all sinners in our families and of the spouses being prayed for here by CAF members,**

and grant me the grace to accept His Will in all things,
through Jesus Christ, our Lord,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever.

Amen.

Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us now and at the hour of our death.
Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us now and at the hour of our death.
Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us now and at the hour of our death.

Jesus, I trust in You!
Jesus, I trust in You!
Jesus, I trust in You!

 

[mom4truth]

Diana,

I cannot thank you enough for your prayers! How are you doing and how is your daughter? I think of you often - like a friend. I am always praying for you and you are always in my rosaries and especially in my heart. God has sent you here for a great purposse! I believe you are fulfilling that purpose! Much love to you and prayers!

 

[Belle10]

Novena, day 9:

PRAYER TO ST. MONICA

Dear St. Monica,
troubled wife and mother,
many sorrows pierced your heart during your lifetime.
Yet, you never despaired or lost faith.
With confidence, persistence, and profound faith,
you prayed daily for the conversion
of your beloved husband, Patricius,
and your beloved son, Augustine;
your prayers were answered.
Grant me that same fortitude, patience,
and trust in the Lord.
Intercede for me, dear St. Monica,
that God may favorably hear my plea for:

the conversion of my husband, the strong Catholic faith of our daughter,
the perpetual sobriety of my father and the renewal of my parents’ marriage,
and for all the marriages and families represented in this thread

and grant me the grace to accept His Will in all things,
through Jesus Christ, our Lord,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever.
Amen.

Lord, I commend all husbands and wives
represented in this thread to you this day,
That you would raise us up to be men and
women after your own heart.
That you would cause us to grow in wisdom and
in knowledge of you and that these husbands
become holy and spiritual heads of these homes,
and that these wives become and remain vessels
that shine your light continuously.
Keep us all obedient to your will and humble
in mind and action.
Amen.

 

[Belle10]

"Mamma, i did not want to go, he had a strong love magnet pulling me to him…

“finally, a father to love him unconditionally!!”

((((((((((((((Lana)))))))))))))

I’m sure there’s nothing I can say to ease your pain, but you have given us something wonderful to remember about God’s love. I pray He’ll give you peace and comfort and I pray that His love magnet pulls us all more strongly. :hug1:

 

[Diana_Lynn]

Thank you DL…you express well thought out concern. Actually articulated it better than i did, because i forgot to mention the angel you did. I spent 4 years being missdiagnosed with my little Will. They said the hole in his heart was gone, i must just excercise him more.

The hole was not gone, and it got bigger. Something that could have taken a stich or so. It caused to much speed for the bloodflow into the lungs, and they closed down over the 4 years, and made permanantly dammaged lungs. He was then terminal, with three years to live.

Long story short…but the best part…he lived into a wonderfully bright child, with such a tender love for the lord. Never did he question it, for he flatlined, and was brought by Mother Mary to see Jesus, and they embraced so tenderly. Jesus told this little 4 year old that he had to go back, that he had much to do still.

“Mamma, i did not want to go, he had a strong love magnet pulling me to him…not like my real daddy that does not want to see me all the time…i really liked to be there momma…but i had to come home.”

He NEVER ever doubted or needed proof, and it was what sustained him through his illness. He felt God gave it to him for a reason. If he acomplished life properly, then he’d know why he was ill, and what to do because of it. Everything in life is used for the good…even devistating illness.

In tremendous pain and fatigue a few days before his last trip to Toronto, he said Ma, it is getting so hard, and a tear ran down his face. He begged God for a Coupe da Grace. He explained, if he wanted him home, he would go where God decides, but if he were to stay here, please help him indure this.

My first born, and eternal fofillment of motherhood to me, was gone 5 days latter. He had a peaceful look on his face, and i was completely shocked. A boy doing everything his Lord asked of him…why? He did everything right, he had so much to offer the young community he wanted to eventually teach in.

That same father lived 15 minutes from us, and never attended his own sons funeral…i knew he would not, and the only good thing i felt, while my baby just stopped breathing…

“finally, a father to love him unconditionally!!”

All this because i was scared to question specialists.

Don’t let this happen to you…respectfully, you can assert yourself.

Lana

Lana, that is an amazing and beautiful story of God’s love and mercy. I am so grateful to have heard it! I offer you my heartfelt sympathy for your loss of such a beautiful child. God be with you always.

 

[Belle10]

So, I know my challenges and struggles aren’t as difficult as some of what many of you have been dealing with, but I could use some encouragement today. I’ve just been pretty down the past few days about a few things and sometimes it’s tough to pull yourself back up you know? I can tell myself all the beautiful things I’d say/pray for all of you, but they’re not really helping, you know?

 

[Diana_Lynn]

Mom, my dear friend, Bless you for all your kindness! You are often on my mind as well, and always in my prayers. God be with you!

As for me, I’m hanging in there. If there’s one thing I have always been blessed with, it’s endurance. What the Good Lord puts before me he has always granted me strength to endure. **Thank You God! **
Kimber, on the other hand, is an emotional rollercoaster… She is not aware of my concerns, (if she knew them, she’d have a complete meltdown) but I understand that the B12 deficiency is often responsible for depression and emotional havoc, which explains her frequent tears. She cries out so often “Why am I broken?!” I do all I can to comfort her, and reassure her, but it never seems to be enough. Oh, the heart of a teenage girl! uch: We spent the day at emergency on Sunday, for she developed a sudden onset of unexplained severe pain and bruising in her left wrist. X-Rays show nothing, but her bloodwork indicates low platelets… which explains the bruising, her long bleed time, and her frequent nose-bleeds. (Which started up again as soon as they took her bloodwork, sending her off into yet another emotional tangent :crying: ) So, while we have no solution yet, information seems to be accumulating, and with the grace of God, we will get into the Haematologist in good time, with all we need to know, and come up with some answers!

 

[Diana_Lynn]

**PRAYER TO ST. MONICA

Dear St. Monica,
troubled wife and mother,
many sorrows pierced your heart during your lifetime.
Yet, you never despaired or lost faith.
With confidence, persistence, and profound faith,
you prayed daily for the conversion
of your beloved husband, Patricius,
and your beloved son, Augustine;
your prayers were answered.
Grant me that same fortitude, patience,
and trust in the Lord.
Intercede for me, dear St. Monica,
that God may favorably hear my plea for:

the conversion of my husband and the strong faith of my children, the conversion of all sinners in my family and of the spouses being prayed for here by CAF members,

and grant me the grace to accept His Will in all things,
through Jesus Christ, our Lord,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever.
Amen.

Lord, I commend all husbands and wives
represented in this thread to you this day,
That you would raise us up to be men and women after your own heart.
That you would cause us to grow in wisdom and in knowledge of you
and that these husbands become holy and spiritual heads of these homes,
and that these wives become and remain vessels that shine your light continuously.
Keep us all obedient to your will and humble in mind and action.
Amen.**

 

[JCLA]

JCLA:

Still praying! Regarding me, I’m hanging in there. Had a talk with dh last night and he said he thinks I’m not doing everything I can to make him happy. I don’t put him first. Well, that’s not true. I do my very best each day. If I didn’t, I’d be too ashamed to have to answer to God for that. But he doesn’t believe me. He is still in the dark and very lost. Please keep praying for him. I’m praying for your needs as well. God bless you today and each day. You will be in my rosaries!

mom4truth,

I’m very sorry things are so difficult for you right now. I will continue to pray for you and your husband.

Nikki