Thanks again, Mama Mary!

The new year 2013 had me worried about Maribelle,my daughter, who now lives in California. I was supposed to call her up as we previously agreed upon on New Year's day. But then she texted me she was so sick  she practically stayed at home. She promised to inform me the moment she would be well enough to receive the call. I waited, and waited but after about two weeks. And when the message seemed not to be forthcoming, I got worried.

I prayed to Mama Mary, Jesus and all saints that nothing serious happened to my daughter. As a mother thousand miles away from her daughter she has not seen for about nine years, I found it difficult to concentrate on my day to day activities. I emailed her every four days but no reply. Then when I called up Momi Tuazon, our spiritual adviser, she said something about a sickness which had no name. What could that be? But Momi assured me Maribelle would get well and live long.

I prayed and prayed as I always do that my daughter would get well soon. And I believed in my heart that the Lord will keep her well. And sure enough, on January 19, Maribelle emailed me that I could call her next day. That was one of the best messages  I have ever received.

Maribelle told me not to worry too much. "I am an adult now Ma, and I can take care of myself," she said. 

We had a good conversation, updating me on why she was sick, but it's good she didn't have fever. So I surmised it must have been some kind of flu. There were reports of flu epidemic in the US at that time. Then they had to return to school after the Christmas break, so they were busy. I was also able to talk to Fernando, her partner who told me he got sick first. And they are now both okay.

Prayers and faith in the Supreme Being really provide relief to the life's woes. Thank you, Jesus. Thank you,Mama Mary. Thank you St. Expeditus, St. Ephraim and all saints for answering my prayers...