Dear Family and Friends,

After three years since my last post, I can gratefully say that I'm still in remission.  October of this year will be my 4th year.  One more after that and I can claim to be cured.     This week I return to St. Francis Convent in Alton, IL.  On July 10, I will be the director of our St. Francis Daycare Center - something I would have never thought to choose for myself.  I do see how the Lord has led me to this point and so I joyfully accept this new mission as a great adventure.  Our Daycare serves children 6 weeks to 4 years old.  It's a large Daycare licensed for 143 children.   I ask for your continued prayers.  

God bless you all!

Sr. M. Mercedes