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

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MonicaRose said:
I’m reading a book right now, called the “7 Secrets of the Eucharist” which I am enjoying and reccomend to anyone who wants to discover more about the Eucharist.
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You can get an audio recording of this (not the whole book, but a talk about it by the author) here for free:
catholicity.com/cds/eucharist.html
🙂
MonicaRose said:
DH is currently in the hiring process for a new job. The pay is not enough for me to stay home yet, and it’s seasonal, but I have the hope that this will open other doors for him so that we might at some point end up in a position for me to stay home with my now two year old and the other blessing in the “oven” right now. 🙂

He has been out of work for so long, I am a bit nervous about him handling the responsibility, I ask you to pray for us if you have a spare moment so that he can keep it together.
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It’s so strange how similar our situations are…DH is still looking for a job and I too hope to be able to stay home with our 2 1/2 year old and the other blessing in the “oven” right now! 😃

Praying for both our DHs, that they will find great jobs with great pay and benefits that will enable us to be SAHMs. :crossrc: :hug1:
MonicaRose said:
PeacefulPainter, since you have not made a decision yet in regards to your husband, I think you are right, all you can do right now is pray for peace most of all, and for direction from God. I will pray for you.
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Well said.
MonicaRose said:
I hope you all have a great day/night and will keep you in my prayers!! ❤️ :signofcross:
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I should have touched base with you all earlier, I’m hoping at the last minute to get your prayers for us and our therapist. Please pray for D & J and for Dr. G. We have a session this afternoon, in just a couple of hours. We haven’t been to the therapist together since December of last year, although we have each been individually.

I don’t know what to ask you to pray for specifically. I guess if we could just get some positive progress, that would be enough for now. And pray that God’s will be done, and that we have the strength to live with whatever that means for the future.

God bless you all and your families. I’m praying for you all.
 
Prayer to Saint Joseph for all sick husbands to find help.

O glorious St. Joseph,
friend of the Sacred Heart of Jesus,
thou whose power renders impossible things possible,
come to our aid in our present trouble and distress.
Take these important and difficult affairs
which we recommend to your protection,
that they may end happily.

O dear St. Joseph,
all our confidence is in you.
Let it not be said that we have invoked you in vain,
and since you are so powerful with Jesus and Mary,
show that your goodness equals power.

Amen.

St. Joseph, friend of the Sacred Heart of Jesus,
pray for us and for all who invoke your aid.

St. Joseph, friend of the Sacred Heart of Jesus,
pray for us and for all who invoke your aid.

St. Joseph, friend of the Sacred Heart of Jesus,
pray for us and for all who invoke your aid.
 
**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!
 
BeeSweet said:
I should have touched base with you all earlier, I’m hoping at the last minute to get your prayers for us and our therapist. Please pray for D & J and for Dr. G. We have a session this afternoon, in just a couple of hours. We haven’t been to the therapist together since December of last year, although we have each been individually.

I don’t know what to ask you to pray for specifically. I guess if we could just get some positive progress, that would be enough for now. And pray that God’s will be done, and that we have the strength to live with whatever that means for the future.

God bless you all and your families. I’m praying for you all.
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You got it! Praying right now, and I’ll remember you guys in my chaplet of Divine Mercy on my drive home. :crossrc: :hug1:
 
Belle10 said:
You can get an audio recording of this (not the whole book, but a talk about it by the author) here for free:
catholicity.com/cds/eucharist.html
🙂

–Thanks for the info! I will check it out for sure!

It’s so strange how similar our situations are…DH is still looking for a job and I too hope to be able to stay home with our 2 1/2 year old and the other blessing in the “oven” right now! 😃

Praying for both our DHs, that they will find great jobs with great pay and benefits that will enable us to be SAHMs. :crossrc: :hug1:

–Sometimes I wonder why such a simple, wholesome request seems so hard to fullfill, but I know He has a plan for us!! 😃
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MonicaRose said:
–Sometimes I wonder why such a simple, wholesome request seems so hard to fullfill, but I know He has a plan for us!! 😃
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Yes, I wonder the same thing. 😦 I’m not praying for millions or anything, just a job that will provide for our family. I wish God would let me in on the plan… 😉
 
I just read through all of the new posts, and rest assured, each night as I fall asleep with my beads, everyone here on St. M’s is being prayed for.

Welcome to the new and returning members!

Lana, your post was very poignant and beautiful. I feel so much of what you described. I long for those affirmations and those little bits of love and affection. Hubby just doesn’t quite get my need for that, but I have faith as we begin to reconnect and communicate better those things will follow.

Our master bedroom remodel is still ongoing, but in a good way. We textured the walls and ceiling last night and by DH’s description, we looked a bit like the Ghostbusters after their encounter with the Staypuff Marshmallow Man!..LOL!!! We were a mess. I went out to the driveway with the mixing bucket to clean it out and DH brought the texture equipment for me to rinse out as well. He is holding the texture gun while I’m running water through it and trying to get ME wet. Now how clueless is that? I HAD THE HOSE!!! :whistle:Needless to say, I’m not the one who got the most wet…hehehe!! I was going to do a little painting today, but I forgot I was babysitting my granddaughter today, so didn’t get anything done yet. Tonight we should get a bunch more done.

Tomorrow is my 30th High School Class Reunion. I’m so anxious to see my classmates again. We’ve all been chatting it up on the website that was created for us to get reconnected. It should be a great time. I shopped yesterday for a new outfit to wear so I will look fab.

Sunday afternoon we are going to take a little vacation. Going to Denver for four days to take DD to the zoo, Natural History Museum, US Mint (maybe), a Colorado Rockies baseball game and an amusement park. They have a small amusement park there that has rides geared to younger kids. DD is so tiny, there is no way she will meet the height requirements for Six Flags, so the other place is ideal for her. I hope to do a little shopping while we are there as well since there will be a plethora of malls to be shopped.

All in all, things are still going pretty smooth. We are still having some communication issues, but that’s to be expected I guess. After all, we’ve been “separated” for almost eight months now. I think we are on the right track though. I approached him about reading Love and Responsibility by JPII together, and I got some serious hesitation. For now, I’ll read it myself and get what I need from it. I also purchased a companion book written by Dr. Edward Sri (who I’ve heard speak and have met in person). Best of all of this, DH is still not drinking!:extrahappy:Can’t tell you how many days/weeks/months it’s been, but I guess what is most important is that he ISN’T…I know it’s been more than two months.

We got the brochure from the Marian Conference that occurs every year in our state and I asked DH if he was going to attend this year. There are some fabulous speakers that will be there (Father Larry Richards, Theresa Tomeo are the “big” names). (Fr. Larry’s talk from a previous conference I attended by myself was the key to getting my husband reverted and practicing his faith again 👍)

Praying now all of your intentions.
Family Prayer
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*O God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us through Jesus your Son:
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Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
*
Amen
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WOW girls…this was just what i needed…lots of posts, and feeling less alone already. My husband stayed at the farm tonight, but called to ask/let me know. It is the worrying that kills me, and the lack of concern for this worry, and questions from the children.

So, i spent the day doing computer “stuff” cause i certainly do not know the terminology. Basically, i am trying to make the tv show up on the monitor screen of the PC. And my magical wand is bent…hehe.

All in all, i simply need an updated driver download. seems the threaded thingy in the back of the tower can allow the cable to go into there, so the channels can be watched…Teck nerds are evasive, but say, “bring it to me, i can fix it for …!!!”

Nope, nadda, i am more clever than that…i am TRAINABLE!!!

Card in the card slot, cable screwed in the back, and load driver!

:cool: did that 4 times now…darn driver is in need of a patch, cast, or crutches if i end up beatiing it off the desk soon!

lol…it is really a me verses machine thing…it aint winnin!

but i will give him a rest over night to allow us both breathers…aren’t i nice to the little PC!!!

😉
 
Lambie…my dear, how beautiful…

remember, re-building a friendship can take a bit, but slow and steady is always a sure thing. No need to rush, enjoy the moments! Let it sit in your heart!

Lana
 
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 us, dear St. Monica,
that God may favorably hear my plea for
the conversion of my husband, healing and salvation of our marriage, and the return to faith of my sons, 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.
 
Lamb_Serenade said:
Best of all of this, DH is still not drinking!:extrahappy:Can’t tell you how many days/weeks/months it’s been, but I guess what is most important is that he ISN’T…I know it’s been more than two months.

We got the brochure from the Marian Conference that occurs every year in our state and I asked DH if he was going to attend this year. There are some fabulous speakers that will be there (Father Larry Richards, Theresa Tomeo are the “big” names). (Fr. Larry’s talk from a previous conference I attended by myself was the key to getting my husband reverted and practicing his faith again 👍)

Praying now all of your intentions.
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Debbie, that’s great that he’s not drinking and that things seem to be turning around for you guys. :hug1: I hope your reunion, your trip, and the Marian Conference are all awesome!

Have a wonderful day everyone! 😃
 
since this is about our spouses and children too… I am happy to say my 21 yr old called and asked when I was going to get him a new chain for his 4way cross!
I went and got a better chain, as his other was giving him a rash.
I was not able to get the cross blessed, but told him when he runs into a priest, it is good to get it blsesed.
I gave my daughter a miraculous mary medal and she never wears it, and never thanked.
her birthday is coming up, she lives where we were last week , and i called her when we were in town cuz i was excited to be nearby. she refused to let me visit cuz of b being with us, even though he was only going to drive with me in his car to make sure I found it then go on his way.
he is gentlemanly.
well… that surprised me how she did that, and she has her reasons, but… i mean… i go up there about once a yr and to stop by and say hello, guess it was too much for her to bear!
I do not feel much like going out of my way for anyone after that 5 days of being the adult with my sick husband…
it drained me, but i keep looking back and knowing it could not have been much better, considering…
even though I complain about the fact that i gave more,
how could i not take that chance?
i did crash when we came back…
into a letdown of frustration and impatience.
do any of you do this>
you seem more serene than me.🙂
He has medical and brain /memory problems, so his situation is hard.
I did try to find support groups but his case is too unique and i gave up as the groups did not help.
I think there is one online, i might go to that again…
he has not gone to the dr in 4.5 yrsm noi dentist and is using one contact lens. looks very pale and says his hair just does not grow anymore.
all not very good signs. smokes , drinks about as much as someone can. well, not a chain smoker.
he used to not smoke that much.
sigh
well… i will keep praying for you all.
pray for us.
 
Serene…we do find it hun, but only because if we don’t, the life we are living would swallow us up whole. Like i said in the long post the other day…which was the reaction after i read your PM.

Life is hard, the situation feels so ALONE, and if we allow it to consume us, it gets more desperate, and we make stupid decisions based on not giving a hoot at the moment…usually when this involves us giving in, or excepting horrible behaviour.

This is why being here helps. Someone hears us, we are given a voice, and things are much better in our hearts because of this. We can tell others, that will not cause family gossip, or hurt feelings…in many ways, we are not infiltrateing the physical life at home. We infiltrate our state of mind, and gain help from others doing so.

You watch hun, keep posting, and see how much better you feel just knowing someone responded to your post. Look at yourself, and tell me it does not make you come back, sit up when someone responds to your post, and at times, it allows a release called smileing.

Then wait, and see how in that day of yours, just a little more is able to be handled, and that is definitely a grace from God. If we can not change our circomstances due to decisions we have made in life…at least God can give us the…

STRENGTH TO ENDURE

Gosh, this has made the difference in what i can handle, and what i can deflect. This ability to deflect others behaviour from being a personal attack makes us stronger women in general.

That is serene, in the midst of the storm.

Lana
 
Hi all,

Had a rough several days as my 6 yr old son ended up in emergency room with bad asthma attack last Friday. He’s doing much better now and they have put him on some new asthma meds. Between going to work and making sure he is on schedule for his meds and the four other little ones in the house has me exhausted. I am a little sad and frustrated that my husband got upset with me for not being able to find all the parts to the nebulizer machine for my son when he first had trouble breathing on that night. The parts weren’t there what was I to do? I ended up fining them the next day in the toy box with the toys. My DD was playing doctor with them.:eek: I had a talk with my kids about it not being toys and importance of keep hands off of the asthma equip. Anyway just keep our family in your prayers.
 
Prayer to Saint Joseph for all sick husbands to find help.

O glorious St. Joseph,
friend of the Sacred Heart of Jesus,
thou whose power renders impossible things possible,
come to our aid in our present trouble and distress.
Take these important and difficult affairs
which we recommend to your protection,
that they may end happily.

O dear St. Joseph,
all our confidence is in you.
Let it not be said that we have invoked you in vain,
and since you are so powerful with Jesus and Mary,
show that your goodness equals power.

Amen.

St. Joseph, friend of the Sacred Heart of Jesus,
pray for us and for all who invoke your aid.

St. Joseph, friend of the Sacred Heart of Jesus,
pray for us and for all who invoke your aid.

St. Joseph, friend of the Sacred Heart of Jesus,
pray for us and for all who invoke your aid.
 
**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!
 
Lamb_Serenade said:
If all goes as planned, we will be finishing our master bedroom over the weekend with DH and I staying in the guestroom together. Yep together! I’m going to get the room measured for new carpet since we are going to empty the room of everything to get the job done.

This truly marks a new start for us! I will be moving back into our room ending our more than seven months of separation.

God is good, and I continue to pray for His kindness and intervention in our lives, bringing us closer and healing the wounds in our marriage.

Here is a prayer I wrote for us and am praying regularly in my e-mail prayers to DH.
*** Heavenly Father, I offer you today, in hope, the love I have for my husband Roy. Strengthen our marriage in it’s fragile and weakened state. As a reflection of Your love for us, may we mirror the same love for each other.
***​
***Bring to us hope. Hope for what we can’t see, what we can’t know. Hope for a future not only with each other, but with You as our center.
***​
I bring to You Lord Jesus, these lowly intentions and place them at the foot of Your Cross. Consider them with care and love for me and for my dear husband Roy. AMEN​
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Dear Lamb,
That was an awesome prayer! If you don’t mind I’m going to copy it and put my husband’s name in place of your husband’s in the prayer! Thanks for sharing it. My husband is a convert Catholic just before our marriage 25 years ago. I have had a recent conversion (5 years or so) back to the faith and Mike is more than a little confused about my zeal for the sacraments, prayers (avid rosary pray-er) and Mass attendence (everyday if possible)! He’s coming around, but just doesn’t get it yet. He had to quit work because of failing kidneys last Feb. 2007 and receives dialysis 3 times a week. This has left him bitter and confused about life. When I pray the rosary and offer many intentions at the beginning, I always first say “Jesus and Mary I offer this rosary for Mike and me and for the Holy Sacarament of our Marriage.” Then I ask for other personal intentions on my mind that day. I will pray for you and your husband tomorrow when I pray my rosary! Thanks again for sharing your prayer. Love, Peace and Prayers, cathy14
 
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