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I am back after a period of absence.  I thank you, first of all, for any prayers you offered for me while I was gone.

Now to the topic:

My husband left me about 10 weeks ago, with no notice, and took all the kids.  By the time I saw the oldest ones again, they were so mad at me that they will still not talk to me.

The youngest 2 are with me now.  Both of them pray daily to become saints! (BTW - I can take no credit for that - they pray for that on their own!  I didn't teach them to pray for that!)

He has now filed for divorce, after 16 yrs.  He does not seem to be interested at all in a reconciliation.  He is also trying to say I am mentally ill and asking for SOLE custody of all the kids.  My family helped me retain a lawyer, who I don't think has been very good.  I am looking for a job, but have no money as I have been a stay at home mom for 15 yrs now.  He pays the house note and utilities, no grocery or gas money.

Right now, I don't have a dime to my name.

The irony of it all is all of this happened the week after I prayed that God would purify me no matter the cost.  Somehow, God is allowing all of this to happen for a purpose that I do not understand & maybe never will.

I am struggling with looking at my husband's flaws instead of my own.  I am trying to focus on what I need to do to go forward and how God is asking me to change & grow instead of focusing on him.  When I focus on my husband and what he did, I tend to be bitter and angry....which I can't believe is what God wants for me.

I am struggling to forgive him and to not shut down emotionally.

I am trying to remain strong for the children who are with me and to keep them out of it as much as possible.  I need to pray for the oldest ones to turn their hearts toward me again - they are very angry with me for some reason.  I really don't understand it.

Pray for my husband and my children.

Pray that I will listen for the Lord and do His will in all things.

Thanks.
 

Pater noster, qui es in cælis, sanctificetur nomen tuum; adveniat regnum tuum; fiat voluntas tua, sicut in caelo et in terra. Panem nostrum cotidianum da nobis hodie, et dimitte nobis debita nostra, sicut et nos dimittimus debitoribus nostris; et ne nos inducas in tentationem Sed libera nos a malo. Amen

Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum. Benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Jesus. Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis peccatoribus, nunc et in hora mortis nostrae. Amen.

Prayers and more prayers JoyfulMother!

Trust in God however hard it is!!!

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy
Sacred Heart of Jesus please hear our prayers

Hail Mary full of grace the Lord is with thee
blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus
Holy Mary Mother of God pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death
Amen

I just said a prayer for your intention.  God bless you.  Persevere!

Our Father...
Hail Mary...
Glory be...
Amen.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy
Sacred Heart of Jesus please hear our prayers

Hail Mary full of grace the Lord is with thee
blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus
Holy Mary Mother of God pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death
Amen

Hail Mary full of grace the Lord is with thee
blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus
Holy Mary Mother of God pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death
Amen

Hail Mary full of grace the Lord is with thee
blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus
Holy Mary Mother of God pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death
Amen

Our Father....
Hail Mary....
Glory Be.....

Amen.

Thanks for all the prayers. 

I just said a prayer for you.  God bless you.

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Hail Mary full of grace the Lord is with thee
blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus
Holy Mary Mother of God pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death
Amen

Our Father, Who art in Heaven,
hallowed be Thy name;
Thy Kingdom come,
Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen!

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy
Sacred Heart of Jesus please hear our prayers

Hail Mary full of grace the Lord is with thee
blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus
Holy Mary Mother of God pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death
Amen

Hail Mary full of grace the Lord is with thee
blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus
Holy Mary Mother of God pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death
Amen

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Hail Mary full of grace the Lord is with thee
blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus
Holy Mary Mother of God pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death
Amen

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Hail Mary full of grace the Lord is with thee
blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus
Holy Mary Mother of God pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death
Amen.

Sacred Heart of Jesus we place our trust in thee.

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Hail Mary full of grace the Lord is with thee
blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus
Holy Mary Mother of God pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death
Amen

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LORD, you are a strength for your people,
the saving refuge of your anointed.
Save your people, bless your inheritance;
pasture and carry them forever!

Psalm 28: 8-9

Lord, please help her in her distress.
Grant her family peace.

Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy.
Christ have mercy, Christ have mercy, Christ have mercy.
Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy.

Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope!
To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve,
to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn then, most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us,
and after this our exile show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving, O sweet virgin Mary.
Pray for us, O holy Mother of God, that we be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Blessed Lady, please pray for her.

O Father of mercies and God of all comfort,
our only help in time of need,
Hear our prayers.

Thanks for all the prayers.  It has been a long time.

The divorce is now final.  :(  My youngest 2 still want o become saints.   The 2 oldest now talk to me quite a bit.  I have one that still won't talk to me.

I have made the transition to full time (outside the home) working mom.

I will be getting a new house soon.

I still struggle with anger towards the ex and what he has done to me and the kids.

Please keep praying for me.

So sorry JoyfulMother. :(
May the Lord give you the strength you need to cope with it all. :crucifix:

It's really good to hear from you again JoyfulMother, welcome back!!!  :angelyellow: :cherubim: :angelblue:

I pray for everyone here new and old.. Renewed prayers especially for you JoyfulMother!

Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope!
To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve,
to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn then, most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us,
and after this our exile show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving, O sweet virgin Mary.
Pray for us, O holy Mother of God, that we be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

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Hail Mary full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.
Holy Mary Mother of God pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Welcome back Joyful mother ! Prayers