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Surprise Message from Faith!!!! (MaryAnn)

13 years ago

Mary Ann's son just posted this message to facebook: "Harold Rice Mom is off the ventilator. She is doing great. Thanks for all the prayers. They do work. She had a long way to go but I know she can do it. She was asking for her phone might see her in facebook soon Thanks again"

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Marilyn Sue McClintock
13 years ago
Our prayers are working, we must keep them up.

Sue
gwanny2three
13 years ago
I just heard about Maryann on facebook...so happy things may be turning around for her! Wishing you the best Maryann and praying hard for you.
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tannatonk23_fl_z9a
13 years ago
This is fantastic news! I will keep MaryAnn and her family in my prayers for continuing strength.
~Betsy
gardenspice
13 years ago
Hurrah! It is so wonderful to hear some positive news. Thank you for letting us know, Nita!
kacram
13 years ago
((((MaryAnn))))))))))
Vickey__MN
13 years ago
OMG, this is great!

Vickey
Mystical Manns
13 years ago
What an amazing blessing!
shea
13 years ago
OH my!!! I can't believe my eyes, I'm rejoicing over this wonderful news! Will be praying for further improvement!
Toni S
13 years ago
:):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
smiling for the rest of the night!
yeah! for MaryAnn!!
nanatricia
13 years ago
Thank you dear Lord!!!!!!!!!!
alisande
13 years ago
WOW--that's fantastic!!
kayjones
13 years ago
MaryAnn, GOD is GOOD! Keep on being mad - denounce that deamon cancer!!! We love you, lady bug!
lydia1959
13 years ago
Wonderful!! If anyone is able to beat this dreaded disease, it is MaryAnn!
sue_il
13 years ago
Continuing to keep you in my thoughts. Hope that you are getting stronger every day.
nanny98
13 years ago
What awe inspiring news....gives me goosebumps. Keep those payers and good thoughts going! ((( ((Hugs)))) Nanny
country_bumpkin_al
13 years ago
OMG..this is WONDERFUL!!!
heather_on
13 years ago
Keeping Mary Ann in my thoughts and prayers.
Lindsey_CA
13 years ago
The time on the ventilator allowed Mary Ann's body to rest and recouperate. I pray that she continues to gain strength and is back in her chair at the table soon!
lindaohnowga
13 years ago
Thanks just given to God for this answered prayer and my prayers continue for her to get well and home soon.
sjerin
13 years ago
Oh my goodness!!! What an amazing surprise!! Maryanne, you are one TOUGH cookie--keep healing!! Thanks to all who have posted on her condition. Heaven has been stormed.
marilyn_c
13 years ago
MaryAnn, keeping you in my prayers....keep up the good fight, girl! Love you!

Marilyn
Cherryfizz
13 years ago
I am so happy to see this post! I've been having kind of a sad weepy day thinking of MaryAnn and my neighbour Karen who is struggling with her own losing battle with cancer. There are miracles and I for one am not going to give up hope.

Anne
pattico_gw
13 years ago
WOW....How can anyone not believe.

Thank YOU..!!!!!
Jamie_LA
13 years ago
OMG, OMG!! They ARE working!! Gonna keep on with the thoughts and prayers. And Maryann, YOU keep on keeping on!
caroline94535
13 years ago
Add my voice of Praise to the rest.

((((MaryAnn))))
adellabedella_usa
13 years ago
Amazing. I hope she continues to gain strength. Her little grandchildren need some grandma hugs.
williamsburgjane
13 years ago
What a great message to read tonight. Still sending prayers for Mary Ann.
User
13 years ago
Wonderful news. Keep up the faith..
kathi_mdgd
13 years ago
What good news to go to sleep with.Praise the LORD,and may he continue to heal her.Prayers still flying up for maryann and family.
Kathi
tobygirl
13 years ago
This is wonderful news to start my day. Hang in there MaryAnn!
jel48
13 years ago
Wonderful news!
mcjelia
13 years ago
Just Great!!!!!!

Jean
FlamingO in AR
13 years ago
MaryAnn is on my mind, all the time!
Linda Wayman
13 years ago
I'm so happy for MaryAnn and her family.
MaryAnn, your attitude and the fight in your tiny body are amazing.
Keeping the whole family in my prayers.
houstonmom_gw
13 years ago
That is fantastic!
Granlan_TX
13 years ago
We've never given up on you, Mary Ann; this is just the best news!

You are one strong gal and are so loved!

Nita, thank you so much for this encouraging update!
gadgets
13 years ago
What a great way to start my day on the computer!! Keep that good news coming.

Shirley
patti43
13 years ago
He really did have one more miracle left! We need to give thanks for it and more prayers for a speedy recovery. This isn't the first miraculous recovery I've read about at the KT. We must be good pray-ers!

I bet she would love to hear "Fight like a girl"! Anyone else doing the happy dance??
chattypatty49
13 years ago
This is wonderful news will keep praying for Mary Ann and her family.
sandiefl
13 years ago
Thanking God for prayers answered, and keeping the prayers going for MaryAnn and her family.
ritamay91710
13 years ago
I haven't been on the computer too much lately, that is GREAT news!!!
Prayers do work.
itsmesuzq
13 years ago
Wonderful news!!
summer_tx
13 years ago
That's the best news ever!!!!!!
ruthieg__tx
13 years ago
What wonderful news....Stay with it MaryAnn .........I know you can do it......
jaybird
13 years ago
You gooooo girl!!
We are UPholding you!!
Hugs,
Jaybird and DH
mawheel
13 years ago
Thnnk God for his goodness to Mary Ann. I'll keep on praying for her and her family.
sooey
13 years ago
WOW!!! This is excellent news! It has made my day! Go MaryAnn!!!

Sooey
tami_ohio
13 years ago
Thanking God and continuing prayers for Mary Ann & family.

Tami
trishaw
13 years ago
This post just made my day!!! Way to go MaryAnn! And thank you God for everything.

Trish
tammyms
13 years ago
Wonderful news! I am so happy to hear it and I'll be praying for you still.

Tammy

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