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Blessings to you, dear friends!


I’m flying out to San Diego tomorrow to visit my daughter. We will be driving back to Arizona with the baby in a few days. I appreciate your prayers for a safe road trip. I hope to return to my blog next weekend, God willing! I love you all.

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  1. AndreaJuly 6, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    You always have my prayers, sweet friend. LOVE YOU, MUCH! andrea

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  2. RCUBEsJuly 6, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    Praying for a safe trip back and forth and a wonderful time with your daughter and her family...
    God bless you sister Mary. Love you in Christ!

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  3. Debbie PetrasJuly 6, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    Have a wonderful trip and enjoy the cooler weather. It's so hot right now. I'll pray for your safe return, Mary.

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  4. LisaShawJuly 6, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    Praying safe travels and God's presence to be with you all. My heart and prayers are with you and your family.

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  5. SilverJuly 6, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    May the Lord grant you journey mercies and a wonderful time together.

    Warm thoughts,
    ~Silver

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  6. Pom PomJuly 6, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    I hope you have a wonderful time! Grandma time is sweet! Tell us all about it when you return!

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  7. Mevely317July 6, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    Thank you, for entrusting us - and knowing we hold you, too, in our prayers, Mary. 'Looking forward to seeing new pix!

    Myra

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  8. LorenJuly 6, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    Mary,

    Praying Traveling mercies and the Joy of the Lord to be with you all!!

    Enjoy every second! Will miss you and look forward to hearing and seeing pictures of your trip :)

    love love love you!!!

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  9. AngelaJuly 7, 2009 at 3:58 AM

    Praying for traveling mercies and also for your time with your precious daughter and granddaughter. ((hugs))

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  10. KelliGirlJuly 7, 2009 at 6:33 AM

    Have a wonderful trip! Enjoy the visit with your family and treasure your time together. Looking forward to hearing about it when you get back.

    Praying for safe travels.

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  11. christy roseJuly 7, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    Have a blast Mary!

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  12. AlleluiabelleJuly 7, 2009 at 1:38 PM

    My Precious Sister Mary,

    You are the best! I love you. I will be praying for a safe trip the complete way to and from till your home and thereafter.

    My thoughts and prayers are with you on your trip. Enjoy your little one.

    Thank you for your continued love and prayer support for my husband and I as we tread through the deep waters. Your love, encouragement inspiring thoughts and prayers conveyed within your comments on my site, are a true blessing from God.

    Love, blessings, prayers & ((((BIG HUGS))),

    Alleluiabelle

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  13. Beth in NCJuly 7, 2009 at 2:26 PM

    I'll lift up a prayer right now!

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  14. AlleluiabelleJuly 9, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    I miss you dear friend. I trust you are enjoying that sweet granddaughter of yours. My thoughts are with you and my prayers are being said.

    Love you,
    Alleluiabelle

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  15. AndreaJuly 9, 2009 at 8:06 PM

    Blessings, dear friend, and safe travel.

    Enjoy!

    Andrea

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  16. AndreaJuly 11, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    Just wanted to stop by and remind you...I LOVE YOU and I AM PRAYING FOR YOU!!
    andrea

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  17. RCUBEsJuly 11, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    Hi sister Mary! Popping over to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Happy Spiritual Sunday! We miss you but hope you're having a great time with your granddaughter and the rest of your family. God bless. Love you in Christ!

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  18. MarshaJuly 11, 2009 at 10:45 PM

    Hope you all are having a wonderful time!

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