tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post115379962351046582..comments2019-08-23T10:25:31.833-04:00Comments on Prayers for Maria: Update as of Monday July 24, 2006Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1154932128444098622006-08-07T02:28:00.000-04:002006-08-07T02:28:00.000-04:00I heard about little maria from a friend. As I beg...I heard about little maria from a friend. As I began to look at the website I was blown away by maria's story. You guys don't know me, but I don't even think that matters. All I know is that her story has brought me closer to Christ and I am in awe from the families love for our faith. I have been praying and will continue to pray for maria and the family. God Bless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1154173450237985092006-07-29T07:44:00.000-04:002006-07-29T07:44:00.000-04:00Praying for you and sending you a hug. Keep fight...Praying for you and sending you a hug. Keep fighting! Maria is a beautiful child and I'm hoping that she will win this horrible battle. I know that feeling of desparation and hope and some child is going to help us find a cure for this awful tumor. Blessings. <BR/><BR/>Karen<BR/>www.leahsjourney.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1154110043467912282006-07-28T14:07:00.000-04:002006-07-28T14:07:00.000-04:00I admire your faith in God! Maria and your family...I admire your faith in God! Maria and your family are in my prayers and I have asked my family to pray for you too. Children are God's greatest gift! God bless! ChristinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1154108470876591392006-07-28T13:41:00.000-04:002006-07-28T13:41:00.000-04:00Just so you know that an AA group, "Alcoholics 'R ...Just so you know that an AA group, "Alcoholics 'R Us", prays together for Maria and Kaitlyn (an Avon Lake 10-year old who has a very rare auto-immune disease) every Monday evening. We are a very powerful group of pray-ers and are united in our belief in a miracle for both of these young ladies!<BR/>God give you strength and peace!<BR/>LoreneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1154048647829686342006-07-27T21:04:00.000-04:002006-07-27T21:04:00.000-04:00Prayers for you all continue in North Carolina!Prayers for you all continue in North Carolina!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1153948914667116932006-07-26T17:21:00.000-04:002006-07-26T17:21:00.000-04:00Dear Ed & MeganI saw your beautiful Maria today in...Dear Ed & Megan<BR/><BR/>I saw your beautiful Maria today in the Wendy's parking lot. She was with her friend and she looked so happy and normal. We pray for her miracle constantly and strength for your family. Thank you for sharing this journey with us. I too am trying to be a better person. I pray more and cherish every second with my family and friends. Never give up HOPE! We will keep Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1153933448452795312006-07-26T13:04:00.000-04:002006-07-26T13:04:00.000-04:00Megan,I can literally feel your pain and sorrow wh...Megan,<BR/>I can literally feel your pain and sorrow when I read your last update. I cried and cried again. I'm deeply sadened that you have to go through this and sadened that anyone has to experience it. But you're right Christ is with you and your family every step of the way and SO ARE WE (the people). I have a 9 year old daughter and a 2 year old son. I often think of Maria when I look Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1153923056691299712006-07-26T10:10:00.000-04:002006-07-26T10:10:00.000-04:00Megan,Thank you for sharing your emotions, I had t...Megan,<BR/>Thank you for sharing your emotions, I had tears in my eyes as I was reading your thoughts. The other bloggers said it - you and Ed are bearing you own crosses - but you are not alone. The power of prayer was displayed in the awesome results of the MRI, now WE can't give up and or think negatively and keep on praying towards seeing even more awesome results from the MRI on September Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1153881166588054102006-07-25T22:32:00.000-04:002006-07-25T22:32:00.000-04:00Dear Megan and Edd -Every time I read your posting...Dear Megan and Edd -<BR/>Every time I read your posting I just think what amazing parents you both are. You make me appreciate my children and my husband so very much. I think the way you spred God's word is so powerful and is touching so many people, God must think your family is pretty special to use you in such a spiritual way. I believe you are both doing exactly what he intended you to do Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1153856883920289512006-07-25T15:48:00.000-04:002006-07-25T15:48:00.000-04:00You are so right about the sixth sense of little c...You are so right about the sixth sense of little children! Your posting today reminded me of a story a dear friend shared with me many years ago. Her nephew had leukemia, way before it became one of the more "curable" cancers. On Good Friday he said to his mother, "Don't cry, Mommy. I'm going to be with Jesus on Sunday." My friend's nephew went to Heaven that Easter Sunday. How blessed Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1153845639987468872006-07-25T12:40:00.000-04:002006-07-25T12:40:00.000-04:00Your posting today reminded me, nearly exactly, of...Your posting today reminded me, nearly exactly, of a song played on the country stations that must have been written by a mother who experienced what you are. It's about a little girl who "barely just turned seven...and who will hold her hand when she crosses the streets of heaven?" The song is poignant, touching and tears my heart out but I know I must listen to it because in some way it is Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1153844873487141422006-07-25T12:27:00.000-04:002006-07-25T12:27:00.000-04:00Dear Megan,Just remember when you are doubting how...Dear Megan,<BR/><BR/>Just remember when you are doubting how "good" you have been in His eyes, that God knows what you are going through, because he went through it Himself. You and Ed are bearing crosses, too. I can't imagine a harder experience to go through, and you do it with such insight and grace.<BR/><BR/>I do believe that our earthly life is "school" for the real thing: Heaven. If Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1153842698348738362006-07-25T11:51:00.000-04:002006-07-25T11:51:00.000-04:00Megan:I enjoyed our quick encounter on Saturday ev...Megan:<BR/>I enjoyed our quick encounter on Saturday evening. Summertime is so busy ... I put my rosary in the pocket of my shorts this morning on my way to vbs and thought of your kind smile (and cute t-shirt)! Enjoy your gifts today. LauraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1153841226418263962006-07-25T11:27:00.000-04:002006-07-25T11:27:00.000-04:00I also heard about your website and Maria's story ...I also heard about your website and Maria's story on the Fish 955.5 FM radio station. I too am a Catholic and will pray directly to Jesus to heal your little Maria. Jesus is the healer and we can go to him directly. He said to let the children come to him and we are all his children regardless of chronilogical age. I have put Maria's picture next to my computer so I will see her often and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1153830113123582602006-07-25T08:21:00.000-04:002006-07-25T08:21:00.000-04:00I heard about your website on the "Fish" radio sta...I heard about your website on the "Fish" radio station. My heart goes out to you and your daughter. I will pray for Maria and your family, that she will survive and that you all will get through this difficult time.<BR/>JenniferAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1153828253890381272006-07-25T07:50:00.000-04:002006-07-25T07:50:00.000-04:00Thank you for being so encouraging and inspiring t...Thank you for being so encouraging and inspiring to others. May you feel His comfort and support all around you, and never doubt, only HOPE. So many people love your family.<BR/><BR/>Maria is a very special child. We would love to see some of her artwork. Would you consider posting something she drew?<BR/><BR/>You can count on our continued prayers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1153825774562306602006-07-25T07:09:00.000-04:002006-07-25T07:09:00.000-04:00Megan, thank you for sharing your heart with all o...Megan, thank you for sharing your heart with all of us....strangers but united with you in prayer. I was so touched by your posting today....the honesty of it and the emotion you so openly and eloquently shared. My heart breaks for all the precious Marias out there and their families. The Blessed Mother's wonderful namesake certainly was given to an outstanding family and God is using you Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com