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C is for the Christ child, born upon this day
H is for the Hope he gives upon his way
R is for the Risen savior who loves me so much
I is for the Infinite gift of his loving touch
S is for the Sin he lay his life down for
T is for the Trust of my heart's open door
M is for the Master, the ruler of my life
A is for the Altar, where I may lay my strife
S is for the Serenity that he gives to me

Praying for blessed Christmas wishes & the hopeful prayers for a Happy & Healthy New Year to you & yours,
Barb, John, Shawn,
Shannon, & Colleen
www.caringbridge.org/page/shannon
Life is fragile. . .
Handle with prayer.

The Prayer Bears

I will praise the name of God with song; I will magnify him with thanksgiving. Psalm 69:30
Praying for a Blessed Thanksgiving for you & yours,
Barb, John, Shawn,
Shannon, & Colleen
www.caringbridge.org/page/shannon
Life is fragile. . .
Handle with prayer.

The Prayer Bears

"I wish for you..."
Comfort on difficult days,
Smiles when sadness intrudes,
Rainbows to follow the clouds,
Laughter to kiss your lips,
Sunsets to warm your heart
Gentle hugs when spirits sag,
Friendships to brighten your being,
Beauty for your eyes to see,
Confidence for when you doubt,
Faith so that you can believe,
Courage to know yourself,
Patience to accept the truth,
And love to complete your life.
God Bless you!
I asked the Lord to bless you
As I prayed for you today
To guide you and protect you
As you go along your way....
His love is always with you
His promises are true
No matter what the tribulation
You know He will see us through
So, when the road you're traveling on
Seems difficult at best
Give your problems to the Lord.
Praying for you,
Barb, John, Shawn,
Shannon, & Colleen
www.caringbridge.org/page/shannon
Life is fragile. . .
Handle with prayer.

The Prayer Bears

"'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans for wholeness and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope'"
Jeramiah 29.11

Praying for you,
Barb, John, Shawn,
Shannon, & Colleen
www.caringbridge.org/page/shannon
The Prayer Bears
May your troubles be less, your blessings be more,
And nothing but happiness come through your door. ~an old Irish blessing~

Blessed Father's Day
For Fatherly Guidance

Lord God, author of all wisdom,
Teach me how to do my work as a father according to your will.
Enlighten my mind that I may understand what to tell my children when it is necessary to give them direction or advice.
Give me good judgment to understand true spiritual values and to guide my family in your ways.
The world makes little of your wisdom and is not instructed in your ways, and close contact with the world makes it easy to become dulled to the things of solid spiritual worth.
Be my guide at all times, that I may be a true father and husband, sensitive always to the divine wisdom that only you can impart.
God, by the light of the Holy Spirit you instruct the hearts of your faithful.
Grant that I may be truly wise and ever enjoy his consolation, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Praying for you,
Barb, John, Shawn,
Shannon, & Colleen
www.caringbridge.org/page/shannon
Where there is great love there are always miracles.--Willa Cather

The Prayer Bears

Praying for you,
Barb, John, Shawn,
Shannon, & Colleen
www.caringbridge.org/page/shannon
The Prayer Bears

We remember the soldiers who fought for our country.
Thank you to our troops & their families! Happy & Safe Memorial Day to ALL!

"I wish for you..."
Comfort on difficult days,
Smiles when sadness intrudes,
Rainbows to follow the clouds,
Laughter to kiss your lips,
Sunsets to warm your heart
Gentle hugs when spirits sag,
Friendships to brighten your being,
Beauty for your eyes to see,
Confidence for when you doubt,
Faith so that you can believe,
Courage to know yourself,
Patience to accept the truth,
And love to complete your life.
God Bless you!
I asked the Lord to bless you
As I prayed for you today
To guide you and protect you
As you go along your way....
His love is always with you
His promises are true
No matter what the tribulation
You know He will see us through
So, when the road you're traveling on
Seems difficult at best
Give your problems to the Lord
God Bless and keep you in the palm of His hand Neena,

Praying for you & yours,
Barb, John, Shawn,
Shannon, & Colleen
www.caringbridge.org/page/shannon with new pics of our Relay and miracle girl!

The Prayer Bears

Neena, I hope this message finds you doing better! I know Taylor and your Mom are always in your thoughts. I hope on Mother's Day you think of the good times.
“Love...It bears all things, believes all things,
hopes all things, endures all things.”
(1 Corinthians 13:7)

A Mother's love is something
that no on can explain,
It is made of deep devotion
and of sacrifice and pain,
It is endless and unselfish
and enduring come what may
For nothing can destroy it
or take that love away . . .
It is patient and forgiving
when all others are forsaking,
And it never fails or falters
even though the heart is breaking . . .
It believes beyond believing
when the world around condemns,
And it glows with all the beauty
of the rarest, brightest gems . . .
It is far beyond defining,
it defies all explanation,
And it still remains a secret
like the mysteries of creation . . .
A many splendoured miracle
man cannot understand
And another wondrous evidence
of God's tender guiding hand.

~Helen Steiner Rice~
Praying for you,
Barb, John, Shawn,
Shannon, & Colleen
www.caringbridge.org/page/shannon
The Prayer Bears

To Saint Peregrine (Patron Saint of Cancer Patients)
O great St. Peregrine, you have been called "The Mighty," "The Wonder-Worker," because of the numerous miracles which you have obtained from God for those who have had recourse to you. For so many years you bore in your own flesh this cancerous disease that destroys the very fiber of our being, and who had recourse to the source of all grace when the power of man could do no more. You were favored with the vision of Jesus coming down from His Cross to heal your affliction. Ask of God and Our Lady, the cure of the sick whom we entrust to you. We hold up Neena and all those who fight these horrible diseases in our utmost prayers.

Aided in this way by your powerful intercession, we shall sing to God, now and for all eternity, a song of gratitude for His great goodness and mercy. Amen.


Praying for you,
Barb, John, Shawn,
Shannon, & Colleen
www.caringbridge.org/page/shannon

The Prayer Bears

My heart goes out to you Neena. You & your family have been through so much. Please know that you continue to be an inspiration to us all. You will continue to be in our utmost prayers.

I just came back from a church flea market I rented a table for handmade articles fundraising for Shannon's Relay team. There are so many fighting for cures to these horrible diseases. We can only hope & pray medicine win's the cancer fight!

Lord, look upon us with the eyes of Your mercy, may Your healing hand rest upon us, may Your life-giving powers flow into every cell of our bodies and into the depths of our souls, cleansing, purifying, restoring us to wholeness and strength for service in Your Kingdom. O God, who is the only source of health and healing, the spirit of calm and central peace of this universe, grant unto us such a consciousness of Your indwelling and surrounding presence, that we may be able to receive from You health and strength and peace, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.
Praying for you,
Barb, John, Shawn,
Shannon, & Colleen
www.caringbridge.org/page/shannon
The Prayer Bears

Jelly beans & Jesus

Have you heard the story of the jelly beans?

Little jelly beans
Tell a story true.
A tale of our Father's love
That's just for me and you.

GREEN is for the new spring grass.
YELLOW is for the sun above.
BROWN is for the soft earth where
People sat hearing of HIS love.

PURPLE'S for the robe he wore
RED is for that precious wine.
BLACK is for the sins He washed
From your soul and mine.

BLUE'S for the sadness of
HIS friends and family,
and is for the glory of the Day
HE rose for you and me.

Now that you've heard the story
You know what each color means.
The story of our Father's love
As told by jelly beans.
So when you see jelly beans on this Easter season,
stop and remember,
Jesus is the reason!


"For God so loved the world, He gave His One and Only Son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

John 3:16

Praying for you,
Barb, John, Shawn,
Shannon, & Colleen
www.caringbridge.org/page/shannon
The Prayer Bears

May the road rise up
to meet you
may the wind be
always at your back
May the sun shine warm
on your face
And the rain fall soft
upon your fields
And until we meet again,
May God hold you
in the palm of his hand.
—an old Irish Blessing

Praying for you,
Barb, John, Shawn,
Shannon, & Colleen

“Love...It bears all things, believes all things,
hopes all things, endures all things.”
(1 Corinthians 13:7)

Praying for you,
Barb, John, Shawn,
Shannon, & Colleen
www.caringbridge.org/page/shannon

Just stopping by to say



to you,

Love Viks

Christmas Myspace Graphics

Dear Mr. Hallmark,

I am writing to you from heaven, and though it must appear,
A rather strange idea, I see everything from here,
I just popped in to visit, your stores to find a card,
A card of love for my parents, as this day for them is hard,
There must be some mistake I thought, every card you can imagine,
except I could not find a card, from a child that lives in heaven,
they are still a parent too, no matter where I reside,
I had to leave, they understand, but oh the tears they cried,
I thought that if I wrote to you, that you would come to know,
that though I live in heaven now, I still love my parents so,
they talk with me, and dreams with me, we still share laughter too,
memories are our way of speaking now, would you see what you can do?
my parents carry me in their heart, their tears they hide from sight,
they plants flowers in my garden, there my living memory dwells,
they writes to other grieving parents, trying to ease there pain as well,
so you see Mr. Hallmark, though I no longer live on earth,
I must find a way, to remind her of her wondrous worth,
they need to be honored, and be remembered too,
just as the children of the earth will do,
thank you Mr. Hallmark, I know you will do your best,
find a way to tell them, how much they mean to me,
until I can do it for myself, when she joins me in eternity.


I know Christmas must be so hard for you although I can't comprehend how difficult it must be.

All my love,

Viks

Thank you for your sacrifices for our freedoms. Freedom is NOT free!

I will praise the name of God with song; I will magnify him with thanksgiving. Psalm 69:30
May you & yours have a blessed Thanksgiving!
God Bless America,
Barb, John, Shawn, Shannon & Colleen
www.caringbridge.org/page/shannon

I was posting this picture on Cassie's site, and thought I would swing by your page to say "hello", I will be thinking of you on the 14th

Lots of love

Viks

Neena, my thoughts were w/ you when I read this:

Your Loved One lives In Your Heart

Many tender memories
Soften your grief,
May fond recollection
Bring you relief,
And may you find comfort
And peace in the thought
Of the joy that knowing
Your loved one brought...
For time and space
Can never divide
Or keep your loved one
From your side
When memory paints
In colors true
The happy hours
That belonged to you.

Helen Steiner Rice

&


"I wish for you..."
Comfort on difficult days,
Smiles when sadness intrudes,
Rainbows to follow the clouds,
Laughter to kiss your lips,
Sunsets to warm your heart
Gentle hugs when spirits sag,
Friendships to brighten your being,
Beauty for your eyes to see,
Confidence for when you doubt,
Faith so that you can believe,
Courage to know yourself,
Patience to accept the truth,
And love to complete your life.
God Bless you!
I asked the Lord to bless you
As I prayed for you today
To guide you and protect you
As you go along your way....
His love is always with you
His promises are true
No matter what the tribulation
You know He will see us through
So, when the road you're traveling on
Seems difficult at best
Give your problems to the Lord
God Bless,
www.caringbridge.org/page/shannon

Blessed & safe hoilday & summer to you & yours.
God Bless America,
Barb, John, Shawn, Shannon & Colleen
Praying for you at;
www.caringbridge.org/page/shannon

We remember the soldiers who fought for our country.
Thank you to our troops & their families! Happy & Safe Memorial Day to ALL!
Praying for you,
Barb, John, Shawn,
Shannon, & Colleen
www.caringbridge.org/page/shannon

Praying for you,
Barb, John, Shawn,
Shannon, & Colleen
www.caringbridge.org/page/shannon

THE JELLY BEAN PRAYER

Red is for the blood He gave.
Yellow is for His son so bright.
Black is for the sins we made.
Purple is for His hours of sorrow.
Green is for the grass He made.
Orange is for the moon at night.
White is for the grace He gave.
Pink is for our new tomorrow.

A bag full of jellybeans,
Colorful & sweet,
Is a prayer, Is a promise, Is a small treat.
Remember Jesus when you eat the jellybeans.


Praying for you,
Barb, John, Shawn,
Shannon, & Colleen
www.caringbridge.org/page/shannon

May the road rise up
to meet you
may the wind be
always at your back
May the sun shine warm
on your face
And the rain fall soft
upon your fields
And until we meet again,
May God hold you
in the palm of his hand.
—an old Irish Blessing

Praying for you,
Barb, John, Shawn,
Shannon, & Colleen
www.caringbridge.org/page/shannon

Praying for you,
Barb, John, Shawn,
Shannon, & Colleen
www.caringbridge.org/page/shannon

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