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[gloriajean]

Good morning everyone! Just checking to see if this works now - it didn't last night at all. If it doesn't, there's nothing I can do. My blessings have been numerous - in spite of money problems etc. If you have any extra time, would you please pray for us? Thank you!

Be inspired to try something new and much of what you dream can

become your life. Lord, thank you for giving me the freedom of choice,

and grant me the courage to experience my opportunities and create

new ones.

Scripture for the day:

"There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for every

affair under the heavens." ~Ecclesiastes 3:1

Meditation for the day:

There is a time for everything. We can learn to wait patiently until

the right time comes. Easy does it. We can waste our energies in

trying to get things before we are ready to have them, before we have

earned the right to receive them. A great lesson we have to learn is

how to wait with patience. We can believe that all our life is a

preparation for something better to come when we have earned the right

to it. We can believe that God has a plan for our lives and that this

plan will work out in the

fullness of time.

Prayer for the day:

I pray that I may learn the lesson of waiting patiently. I pray that

I may not expect things until I have earned the right to have them.

A PRAYER TO OUR LADY FOR HEALING

Mary Immaculate, you have given yourself to us as our Lady of the Miraculous

Medal. You have asked us to pray with confidence, and we will receive great

graces. We know your compassion, because you saw your Son suffer and die for

us. In your union with his suffering you became the mother of us all.

Mary, my mother, teach me to understand my suffering as you do and to endure

it in union with the suffering of Jesus. In your motherly love, calm my

fears and increase my trust in God's loving care.

According to God's plan, obtain for me the healing I need. Intercede with

your Son that I may have the strength I need to work for God's glory and the

salvation of the world. Amen.

When I said

When I said to the Lord "I am so short of where you want me to be."

He gently answered "That's okay. That's all the farther you and I can

walk together."

When I said to the Lord "I don't know who I am."

He gently answered "That's okay. I know who you are."

When I said to the Lord "I am so tired of fighting."

He gently answered "That's okay. Satan is down for the count."

When I said to the Lord "My actions aren't reflecting my heart."

He gently answered "That's okay. Mine did."

When I said to the Lord "My mind is corrupted."

He gently answered "That's okay. Use mine for awhile."

When I said to the Lord "I don't know how to love."

He gently answered "That's okay. I will give you free lessons"

~author unknown

The Lord will not abandon his people. (Ps 94)

God, our Creator, we have those moments in life where we sometimes feel like

you have abandoned us. Yet, we know you are with us always, until the end

of time. Help us to value the gifts that are all-around us, to share the

fruits of your presence with those we meet and to share the wonders of your

creation with our brothers and sisters. We ask this through our Lord Jesus

Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one

God, forever and ever. Amen

Jesus Help Me

Jesus Help me. In every need let me come to you with a humble trust saying,

Jesus help me. In all my doubts, perplexities and temptations, Jesus help

me. In hours of loneliness, weariness and trials, Jesus help me. In failure

of my plans and hopes, in disappointments, troubles and sorrows, Jesus help

me.

When others fail me and your grace alone can assist me, Jesus help me. When

I throw myself on your tender love, as my Lord and Savior, Jesus help me.

When my heart is cast down by failure at seeing no good coming from my

efforts, Jesus help me.

When I am ill and my head and hands cannot work and I am lonely, Jesus help

me. Always, Always, in spite of weariness, falls and shortcomings of every

kind, Jesus help me and never forsake me.

Almighty Lord, before you I come with all my faith, begging you for comfort

in my difficulties. Do not forsake me, My Lord. Open your doors, that your

almighty arms will open and close as you design to give that tranquility

that I so desire.

Oh my God! Receive my supplication from a wounded heart that is always

fighting for me with your Divine power. Never let me scramble for want of

help.

Almighty Lord, assist me to find shelter in your celestial bounty forever.

Amen

THE ROSE

Author Unknown

Red roses were her favorites,

Her name was also Rose,

And every year her husband sent them,

tied with pretty bows.

The year he died,

the roses were delivered to her door.

The card said, "Be my Valentine,"

like all the years before.

Each year he sent her roses,

and the note would always say,

"I love you even more this year,

than last year on this day.

My love for you will always grow,

with every passing year."

She knew this was the last time

that the roses would appear.

She thought, he ordered roses

in advance before this day.

Her loving husband did not know,

that he would pass away.

He always liked things early,

way before the time.

Then if he got too busy,

everything would work out fine.

She trimmed the stems,

and placed them in a very special vase.

Then, sat the vase

beside the portrait of his smiling face.

She would sit for hours,

in her husband's favorite chair.

While staring at his picture,

and the roses sitting there.

A year went by,

and it was hard to live without her mate.

With loneliness and solitude,

that had become her fate.

Then that very hour,

as on Valentine's before,

The doorbell rang, and there were roses,

sitting by her door.

She brought the roses in,

and just looked at them in shock.

Then, she went to get the telephone,

to call the florist shop.

The owner answered, and she asked him,

if he would explain,

Why would someone do this to her,

causing her such pain?

"I know your husband passed away,

more than a year ago,"

The owner said, "I knew you'd call,

and you would want to know.

The flowers you received today,

were paid for in advance,

your husband always planned ahead,

he left nothing to chance.

There is a standing order,

that I have on file down here,

as he has paid, well in advance,

you'll get them every year.

There is also another thing,

that I think you should know,

He wrote a special little card...he did this years ago,

Then should I find out that he's no longer here,

That's the card...that should be sent to you the following year."

She thanked him and hung up the phone,

her tears now flowing hard.

Her fingers shaking, as she slowly

reached to get the card.

Inside the card, she saw that he

had written her a note.

Then, as she stared in total silence,

this is what he wrote...

"Hello my love, I know

it's been a year since I've been gone,

I hope it hasn't been too hard

for you to overcome.

I know it must be lonely,

and the pain is very real.

Or if it was the other way,

I know how I would feel.

The love we shared made everything

so beautiful in life,

I loved you more than words can say,

you were the perfect wife.

You were my friend and lover,

you fulfilled my every need.

I know it's only been a year,

but please try not to grieve.

I want you to be happy,

even when you shed your tears.

That is why the roses

will be sent to you for years.

When you get these roses,

think of all the happiness,

that we had together,

and how both of us were blessed.

I have always loved you,

and you know I always will.

But my love, you must go on,

you have some living still.

Please... try to find happiness,

while living out your days.

I know it is not easy,

but I hope you find some ways.

The roses will come every year,

and they will only stop,

When your door's not answered,

when the florist stops to knock.

He will come five times that day,

in case you have gone out.

But after his last visit,

he will know without a doubt.

To take the roses to the place,

where I've instructed him.

And place them where we are,

together once again.

Sometimes in life, you find a special friend;

Someone who changes your life just by being part of it.

Someone who makes you laugh until you can't stop;

Someone who makes you believe that there really is good in the world.

Someone who convinces you that there really is

an unlocked door just waiting for you to open it.

This is forever friendship.