Maggie's smile is the greatest gift this Saturday morning on the base. Yesterday was her huge surgery day and I found that my heart, mind and soul were filled with constant prayer for her! This is like a ray os sunshine today for us. Outside it is partially sunny, but in our hearts full sun!
Maria shared that she shed lots of tears seeing her little girl suffering yesterday. Yet, they shared that she has been very sleepy and mostly peaceful. We can see her on video last night and this morning!
Gathered around last evening as we hear from mom and dad that the surgery went well, and they are keeping their baby sister comfortable. Wonderful at the marvels of modern medicine and all the prayers that have surrounded our sweet Magdalene Rose a day after her first birthday!
Madonna and child on the phone. Maria did not speak to us much as her emotions and heart was filled with concern for her sweet baby girl. They had on and off sleep overnight, and Maggie ate this morning when she was more awake.
Very tired last night - so much relief that her surgery is behind us and now for the healing with the hands of the doctors and nurses being the hands of Jesus healing our sweet girl!
In her mother's arms...
A very emotional time for mom with her sweet girl in her arms safe once again.
Jesus, we trust in you!
The cook this morning - Patrick made grandma her wonderful egg, and for others as well. It sure tasted wonderful - something about having your food cooked for you!
It also reminds me of my wonderful father, Robert, who would make me breakfast everytime I would visit him. Patrick you would sure be loved for cooking for your woman and your family!!!
A picture early this morning of Maggie peaking at us. We were told that her eyes could be swollen shut and she might not be able to see for some days.
This girl manages to get grandma to play card games! I generally refuse, but she puts them in my hands! These beautiful cards drew me in, too!
Suddenly Patrick joined us!
Beautiful cards and Evangeline after breakfast...
Posing much...
Other grandma, Oma, with oldest sweet girl, Therese, before we go to spend an hour in prayer with Jesus in the tabernacle for 7 Sisters and Maggie!
The icon on their porch on base, which is from our Community of the Lamb!
So many prayers!!!
Gail and I both pray for our priests on Friday with 7 Sisters! They didn't mind that Maggie was on our hearts as she was in surgery for 7 hours - and was there during our prayer time.
Sweet T between Mary and Joseph with Jesus there in the tabernacle!
Tiny daisies in the grass outside the church on base speak to me of our precious girl, who is on our hearts!
Stunning tree on Commander row - Wow!
We get word that the surgery is over and she will soon be with mom and dad. It went well and was "uneventful" meaning that it was as good as it can be.
The celebration begins!!! Bouncing on grandma's bed is a good way to rejoice!
A box of Easter candy is in order!
Nothing says celebrate like candy!
Our prayers are answered now healing, O Lord!
A toast from the grandmas !
Taco bar--- the cheese tester 3 year old Hector.
Yummy!
Any droppings are appreciated by Princess the elderly dog!
3 year old boy armed with light saver and plush pig goes out to battle in the backyard. After 4 girls and then a son... this grandma does not do well with the battles in the house!
Maria, Maggie and Mary the Queen of heaven and earth! Oh, and elephant!
Gathered around Facebook messenger on the computer so that they can all see their sister and mom and dad can see each of them and check in.
Last night we gathered around in their new couches and shared prayer before bed. We started sharing the Gospel and what each of us heard! So powerful as the reading from John 15 is out of this world and each word is a pearl of great price!
Jesus said to his disciples:
“As the Father loves me, so I also love you.
Remain in my love.
If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love,
just as I have kept my Father’s commandments
and remain in his love.
“I have told you this so that my joy might be in you
and your joy might be complete.
This is my commandment: love one another as I love you.
No one has greater love than this,
to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.
You are my friends if you do what I command you.
I no longer call you slaves,
because a slave does not know what his master is doing.
I have called you friends,
because I have told you everything I have heard from my Father.
It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you
and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain,
so that whatever you ask the Father in my name he may give you.
This I command you: love one another.”
Connecting with mom and dad...
A year ago today - 2 year old Hector meeting his new baby sister for the first time.
Now 8 year old Patrick meeting Maggie. So sweet and the love he has for her shows in his beautiful prayers shared last night!
6 year old Romeo with 2 day old Magdalene a year ago today.
Little Dave with his baby sister
Now wonderful Therese a year ago meeting her baby sister for the first time. Little did we know of her condition that required this big surgery yesterday after her first birthday the day before. It has all been in the Lord's hands!
The Gospel today allows us to give the control over to
Memories from 8 years ago - Big Dave and Gus 8 years ago!
Rose and Berna 8 years ago into technology...
8 years ago - Dominic!
Toes galore with Luke and Rose under grandma's care 9 years ago.
Gus and Bernadette by the bins 9 years ago while mom and dad were at a wedding overseas.
Bouncy seat tractor with little Gus 9 years ago on the farm.
Gathered around to see Maggie and check in with mom and dad!
Prayers last night are still in my heart- the prayers of children are very special indeed. Including prayers for the poor and the world for peace, as well as thanksgiving and continued prayers for our Maggie and mom and dad.
Gathered around to see her and mom and dad.
Maggie just now from Major Joseph - he knows my love language - pictures. I must end this for today! It has gotten out of hand! I guess that it how I celebrate good news! Share it with all the world! Thank you dear Lord and wonderful Our Lady! We love and thank you!
Mom resting now with more peace in her heart thanks to all the prayers answered for her precious girl.
Resting in comfort and peace... Jesus, we trust in you. Bless-bless, Barbara and the military family in Washington!
There is pizza arriving at 5:30 and again tomorrow night! Wow! There are games going on as we share Faith and Family surrounded by prayer!
She held Maggie close to her Immaculate heart yesterday and today!
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