OnlySunshine Posted November 5, 2011 Posted November 5, 2011 (edited) I would normally post this in the Prayer Intentions, but I really need prayers for my friend in religious life. As most of you know, she left for England in September to join the Benedictines of Grace and Compassion. Well, it is not going well for her. She loves religious life and knows she is called to be a Sister, but her lupus is really causing problems. With the damp weather in England, her autoimmune system is in overdrive and attacking her healthy tissues, leaving her with infections. She has two -- chest and kidney infections. She says it's causing unbearable pain and didn't realize that it would be such a problem. She is English, but she moved here several years ago before going back to England solely for religious life. I am really concerned for her. She says that if it doesn't improve, she will have to make a difficult decision to leave England and the order and come back to the States. She said in her email that she is placing it in God's hands and what He wants, she wants. Apparently, she has been in contact with a religious order here and may join there if she has to leave England. I don't know which order, but I asked her in reply. I am pretty sure it's a nursing order also since she is an RN. Please, please, PLEASE pray for her! I hate that she has been there less than two months and is having such problems with her physical health. I know the torment must be difficult. I hope that she can find peace soon. Thanks in advance! Edited November 5, 2011 by MaterMisericordiae
Little Flower Posted November 5, 2011 Posted November 5, 2011 praying for her! that's a tough situation to be in
Nunsense Posted November 5, 2011 Posted November 5, 2011 What a shame, not only for her, but also for the community, especially if she is a good fit in every other way for them. Prayers for all
MessorCarus Posted November 5, 2011 Posted November 5, 2011 Prayers, may our Mother keep her in her Immaculate Mantle.
beatitude Posted November 5, 2011 Posted November 5, 2011 I'm praying for her whole-heartedly. Please keep us updated, Mater.
Blessed&Grateful Posted November 5, 2011 Posted November 5, 2011 Prayers, can you tell me what her first name is?
OnlySunshine Posted November 5, 2011 Author Posted November 5, 2011 [quote name='Blessed&Grateful' timestamp='1320503708' post='2331818'] Prayers, can you tell me what her first name is? [/quote] Her first name is Lindy.
OnlySunshine Posted November 5, 2011 Author Posted November 5, 2011 Thanks, all, for your prayers. I wholeheartedly appreciate it, and I'm sure she does, too. I'm hoping that God will work things out -- we just have to trust Him. If it's His will for her to stay there, then I'm sure she'll get better. If not, then it may be meant for her to come home to the States.
IamMyBeloveds Posted November 5, 2011 Posted November 5, 2011 Prayers for her! That is a truly difficult circumstance...she can be assured of our prayers.
OnlySunshine Posted November 5, 2011 Author Posted November 5, 2011 [quote name='IamMyBeloveds' timestamp='1320505584' post='2331851'] Prayers for her! That is a truly difficult circumstance...she can be assured of our prayers. [/quote] Thanks, dear.
she_who_is_not Posted November 5, 2011 Posted November 5, 2011 Going to remember her in my rosary today.
i<3franciscans Posted November 5, 2011 Posted November 5, 2011 Many prayers for Lindy! I can't imagine the difficulty she is experiencing...
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