tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post3400479943682270370..comments2019-08-23T10:25:31.833-04:00Comments on Prayers for Maria: Happy Birthday Maria! - January 11, 2008Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-10126506087097910782008-01-30T23:08:00.000-05:002008-01-30T23:08:00.000-05:00Dear Maria,We quietly prayed and asked our dear Lo...Dear Maria,<BR/><BR/>We quietly prayed and asked our dear Lord to keep us strong in our faith and devotion.<BR/><BR/>The Miracle of Maria began on January 11th.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing your gifts in so many discrete ways. You are truly an angel!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-20055844560284909022008-01-29T18:42:00.000-05:002008-01-29T18:42:00.000-05:00Dear Beautiful Maria,Even though we never met,I fe...Dear Beautiful Maria,<BR/>Even though we never met,I feel like have become so close to you. I remember seeing your precious smile as I walked down the hall with my class. You are such an inspiration to everyone especially me. I look forward to meeting you one day in heaven. Happy Birthday Beautiful Maria! Take care of your family. I miss you and love you!<BR/>Love, RachaelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-76441179615200926522008-01-29T18:13:00.000-05:002008-01-29T18:13:00.000-05:00Dear Beautiful Maria,Even though wenever met, I fe...Dear Beautiful Maria,<BR/>Even though wenever met, I feel so close to you. I think about you so often, and remember your smile as I walked down the hall with my class. You have just had your frst birthday with Jesus!!! Happy Birthday! Thank you so much for showing me what real love is. Although I never met you personally, I love you so much!<BR/>Happy Birthday Sunflower!<BR/>Love, RachaelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-64181213326409999042008-01-22T21:34:00.000-05:002008-01-22T21:34:00.000-05:00happy birthday maria, we miss you.happy birthday maria, we miss you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-79816997955683487502008-01-22T20:34:00.000-05:002008-01-22T20:34:00.000-05:00Happy Birthday to your little angel. We pray for ...Happy Birthday to your little angel. We pray for her and your family every night. Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful letter to Maria for her birthday. You are great parents. <BR/>God be with you . <BR/>Cathy ThompsonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-46425708842753775262008-01-20T21:40:00.000-05:002008-01-20T21:40:00.000-05:00Maria was so special, because her parents were so ...Maria was so special, because her parents were so special, and so faithful to Christ. Thanks for sharing Maria's First Birthday in heavan. I'm still praying for you and Sophie's parents daily. I still can't imagine your grief, but I know with your faith, you're going to be ok.<BR/><BR/>Happy Birthday Angel Maria....<BR/>Thanks for being such a beautiful example of Christ's love.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-43473549472268888302008-01-17T19:00:00.000-05:002008-01-17T19:00:00.000-05:00Wow, thank you for sharing that letter to Maria. ...Wow, thank you for sharing that letter to Maria. You have no idea how it blessed me to see the truth of God pour out of your heart. Yes, we must all change our lives so we can have eternal salvation and you are like me, I want to do everything to be sure I have it - not just a well, I'm pretty good and I haven't killed anyone. This journey that we are on has caused so much change in my life Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-66333016934576762382008-01-16T10:01:00.000-05:002008-01-16T10:01:00.000-05:00Dear Maria, Happy birthday, precious sunflower! Y...Dear Maria, Happy birthday, precious sunflower! You know Maria, every time I see a sunflower, I see your face. Your face and name is the first thing I think about when I look at that beautiful flower. How it radiates sunshine! Your mommy's beautiful update about you was just stunning and filled with love! Your mommy and daddy and your brothers miss you so much. I visit your grave every Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-26371697420776240992008-01-15T13:47:00.000-05:002008-01-15T13:47:00.000-05:00My thoughts and prayers are with you today and eve...My thoughts and prayers are with you today and every day. I have learned so much from Maria and her loving family. May God continue to bless you.<BR/>Gina R.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03320881739636103935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-43300296287818748982008-01-13T18:26:00.000-05:002008-01-13T18:26:00.000-05:00Thank you for sharing tender thoughts and memories...Thank you for sharing tender thoughts and memories of the parts of Maria that only you knew. Please know that Maria's story is not forgotten. And yes, the world is a better place because of her and because of YOU, her parents. You who have shared her story and your story with all of us. So that we may see the glory of God at work here on earth.<BR/>Megan and Ed I pray for you each day. That Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-1564100257515378162008-01-13T10:00:00.000-05:002008-01-13T10:00:00.000-05:00Dear Maria,Happy Birthday! I never thought my hear...Dear Maria,<BR/>Happy Birthday! I never thought my heart could become so attached to someone I never met, but from the smiles and pictures I've seen of you I can see why you have become God's little sunflower. My best goes out to your Mom and Dad...little Brothers too.<BR/><BR/>TruckerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-52193372824984046322008-01-12T15:08:00.000-05:002008-01-12T15:08:00.000-05:00Happy Birthday Beautiful Maria!We miss you so very...Happy Birthday Beautiful Maria!<BR/>We miss you so very much! We miss your smiling face and your silly jokes. We know the reason there was rain yesterday for your birthday... "you must have been having a pool party for your birthday and splashing the water over to us." We were just wondering when it would start to snow birthday cake?!<BR/>Two boys who remember you often and will never forget Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-69459299451271547422008-01-12T10:32:00.000-05:002008-01-12T10:32:00.000-05:00Dear Megan and Ed,This post brought tears to my ey...Dear Megan and Ed,<BR/><BR/>This post brought tears to my eyes. What a wonderful thing to take away from this sadness...to see Christ's love reflected in your daughter through her suffering. How unbelievably unselfish and precious that Maria would comfort you during her painful times. I just sobbed quietly Megan when I read how she touched your cheek. I have 3 little girls myself and can't Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-30870921226846768992008-01-12T08:49:00.000-05:002008-01-12T08:49:00.000-05:00May God continue to comfort you and bless you all....May God continue to comfort you and bless you all. I pray for your family every day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-76790799781808864182008-01-11T22:49:00.000-05:002008-01-11T22:49:00.000-05:00Happy Birthday to our beautiful Maria who is spend...Happy Birthday to our beautiful Maria who is spending her first birthday in heaven. You would have been eight years old today if you were here to celebrate the day with us on earth.<BR/>I know you were present in church today with all of your family and your grandparents and your schoolmates. <BR/>As Father Tim said today, you were just like the sunflower. Always looking towards the Son and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-57556410477744726052008-01-11T22:34:00.000-05:002008-01-11T22:34:00.000-05:00Maria,Unfortunately I never had a chance to meet y...Maria,<BR/>Unfortunately I never had a chance to meet you. Your mom and dad and everyone we meet that knew of you spoke nothing but great amazing things about you. You are an amazing person. You battled your illness with such courage and unwavering faith, and although you were the one suffering, you were so selfless. You would rather take the pain than wish it on anyone else. What an amazing giftAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-16464336382002866782008-01-11T22:31:00.000-05:002008-01-11T22:31:00.000-05:00Happy Birthday Maria! I miss you!Happy Birthday Maria! I miss you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-3839368332091281062008-01-11T21:55:00.000-05:002008-01-11T21:55:00.000-05:00What a beautiful birthday message to your lovely d...What a beautiful birthday message to your lovely daughter. I still remember Maria and her family at every Mass I attend. You are always in my prayers! -EmilyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-37359324687290809192008-01-11T20:46:00.000-05:002008-01-11T20:46:00.000-05:00Megan and Ed, I think of your family EVERY day and...Megan and Ed, <BR/>I think of your family EVERY day and pray for comfort and peace for you. I visit Maria's site everyday and smile at her beautiful face! <BR/>Your always in our prayers!<BR/>Kelly HarrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25626284.post-54396419462165267032008-01-11T20:12:00.000-05:002008-01-11T20:12:00.000-05:00May God bless you and hold you close. You are in ...May God bless you and hold you close. You are in my prayers!<BR/>Laurann CollinsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com