I just noticed something fascinating and could not resist sharing the observation here.
In the recent post, Daddy has the last word, I told about finding a forgotten Loreto holy card with a prayer for aviators purchased at the Mission San Rafael. The timing (just before our flight home) was so perfect that I wrote, "The Blessed Mother is not slow to let us know she is caring for us, sometimes even before we remember to ask for her help."
Just now, I was looking over posts from the San Francisco trip--we've only been home a week, and already I'm reminiscing--and came across the story of Maria, the woman who treated our family so kindly at the Mission San Rafael. Reading that account again all these weeks later, I cannot help but be amazed to note that Maria's parting words to me (and I would have no recollection of this if it had not been written down) were "the Blessed Mother always takes care of us."
Suddenly, these words have taken on new significance, and you may be sure I will be pondering them for quite some time.
Our Lady of Loreto, pray for us!
Goosebumps!!!!!
Posted by: Lissa | September 07, 2007 at 12:15 AM
Definitely goosebumps!
Posted by: KC | September 07, 2007 at 09:28 AM
you must read this...
http://www.spiritdaily.com/marytakeover.htm
"Mary take over!"
My new favorite prayer :)
Posted by: Lorraine | September 07, 2007 at 08:45 PM
Alice I'm so happy that you and your family are home safely. I have so enjoyed reading about your adventure and getting a glimpse of San Francisco through your families eyes:-)
Thank you blessed Mother for watching over the Gunther family:-)
Posted by: Kathy | September 07, 2007 at 09:02 PM