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My mother passed away in her sleep this morning. We are devastated, since she lived upstairs, was always around and was such a help with our disabled children. If you could ask your readers to pray for the repose of her soul and for us, since there are going to be hard times ahead for us, for me in particular now that I won\u2019t have her to help.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Father, may her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace, And we ask, in the Name of Jesus, that you would swiftly send help to this struggling family and inspire them with wisdom to know what is the best course to take for their children. Guardian angels, guide them and Providence of God give them what they need to care for their children. Mother Mary, pray for them now and pray for their mother at the hour of her death. Amen.<\/p>\n
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