Felt like sharing tonight

I know many of you in the eSMArts team are unaware of this....as I am still quite new to the team... but I have to share some awesome news with all of you. Let’s back up a smidge....my Mom and Dad live next door to me and we are very close. I've included a picture of the yard and view we share. We are very blessed, and give thanks for those blessings regularly. My dad got word last October that he was a victim of cancer. The outlook at that time was not very optimistic nor was it pessimistic...it was 50 /50. He proceeded to endure what seems like endless bouts of chemo and radiation...surgery...more chemo. He really was not the same man at Christmas time last year. Although he is young...only 65 and just ready to retire to his life long dream of fishing and relaxation, he was looking much, much older. After the surgery, the Doctor announced that the tumor was contained and removed, but he did not like the looks of a few "other areas". He did not expand on that, just ordered more chemo and testing and monitoring of his patient. It was at this time the Dr. suggested a new trial chemo drug be introduced in the war against this cancer. After much careful deliberation, it was decided that was what my dad wanted. We supported him whole heartedly. I would be quite remiss if I did not give a BIG, BIG thanks to my sister, Lisa, who was my dads tether through thick and thin. She did a great job with keeping him on schedule with Dr. visits and a whole host of things.
On July 11th we received word from his team of Doctors....4 total, that he is "CANCER FREE" Fred, Rich and I were on our way up to the Saco river in Maine. I can not explain to you the emotion.... I could not talk to anyone, I couldn't speak (there are a few of you family members I'm sure that will read that one and laugh)....I was just so thankful that is going to be well again. It's taken me a few weeks to adjust and be able to express all of this....and I though I would share it with all of you...my friends! NEVER underestimate the power of prayer and filling your life with positive thoughts and positive people.

What is a "Family Rosary"

A rosary (prayer beads) is an important tool in each Catholic's life. I will make a piece for you any member of your family will cherish. Each of your family members are represented by their birth month colors in Swarovski crystals! Any number of family members can be represented...mother, father, sister, brother, son, daughter, grandmother, grandfather etc. Let me create a special family heirloom for someone special in your life.

What the Rosary IS:
Padre Pio, St. Pio of Pietrelcina: "The Rosary is THE WEAPON."

St. Louis de Montfort: "The Rosary is the most powerful prayer to touch the Heart of Jesus, Our Redeemer, who so loves His Mother."

Pope Paul V: "The Rosary is a treasure of graces."

Pope John Paul II: "The Rosary is my favorite prayer...The simple prayer of the Rosary marks the rhythm of human life."The Rosary Prayers are powerful and efficacious in seeking Christ and as weapons against the evil one. The very power of the words themselves can lead those who feel weak in their prayer life toward a deeper relationship with Jesus, through his Blessed Mother (who always and only points the way to Him), by creating a general mood, and an attitude and posture of prayer, through which their open spirits can learn from the Holy Spirit.

How to Pray the Rosary:
1. While holding the crucifix make the Sign of the Cross and then recite the Apostles Creed.

2. Recite the Our Father on the first large bead.3.On each of the three small beads recite a Hail Mary for an increase of faith, hope and charity.Click here for more info...http://www.theworkofgod.org/Devotns/Rosary/how2pray.htm#How%20to%20pray

Please visit me~

http://www.mygemstonebox.com/ and click on "Rosay Designs". At the bottom of the page is a form that you can fill out and submit for a quote on your very own Family Rosary.Most rosary designs are between $50-$75 and chaplets (single decade) are between $25-$35.Please see the additonal information I have posted here for instructions on how to pray the rosary.

Blessings,

Diane