Sunday, February 15, 2009

Continued Prayers

Yesterday, we went as a family to Mission San Juan Capistrano. 

It's a special place for me, and I felt drawn there for many reasons. 

I lit a candle and placed it in the same spot where I put one a year ago with a prayer for a child. To be there with my beautiful Lukasz was very special. 

My candle carries with it the following petitions: 

A prayer of thanks. For my beautiful, perfect son. My blessing. My miracle. My light. 

A prayer of hope. For Steve and I to land on our feet and start over someplace new and fresh. For a new beginning. For bigger and better things. For exciting challenges. For our dreams to come true. 

A prayer of peace and mercy. For my uncle Mickey. His Myelofibrosis is worsening. It's not looking good. We are not optimistic of a positive outcome, as further treatments will only buy him time. I pray he is filled with peace. I pray God grants him His mercy and gives him a place in heaven where he can watch over and protect his wife, children and grandchildren. Miracles do happen, but if that be not thy will, please see that he is at peace. 

A  prayer of strength. For my family. My mother, my grandparents, my aunt. May they have the strength to know that he'll be going to a better place. May their memories see them through. 

A prayer of gratitude. For my health. For Steve's health. For Lukasz's health. For my parents and my sister. For all of us to stay healthy and enjoy our many blessings. 

And finally for all those who have asked for prayers for themselves and their loved ones. Please hear their petitions. 


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Holly Staszel Berecz is a freelance journalist and PR professional noted for her experience in the kitchen and bath industry. She is a regular contributor to Kitchen + Bath Business Magazine and author of a monthly “High Tech Home” column appearing in SoCal, Twin Cities and Denver Spaces magazines. She has executed successful promotional campaigns and projects for companies including Snaidero USA, SieMatic, Blanco America, Avonite Surfaces, Eos Surfaces, and numerous kitchen and bath showrooms and interior designers across the U.S. Contributions to other publications include Wood Digest, WoodIQ.com and Bath & Kitchen Design Ideas, the official publication of the Bath & Kitchen Buying Group. A dedicated Penn State alum and fan, Holly resides in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with her husband Steve and their two children. She enjoys yoga, photography and recognizing design that makes her smile.

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Holly & Steve
The Alamo January 2008

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The Alamo Bowl January 2008

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