Saturday, February 10, 2007

Power of Prayer and Peace

Prayer:

We met at Didier and Valerie on Thursday night to pray. Usually Valerie puts a photo of Marie Rose up on the table and after we share some stories Didier spells out our thanks and praises followed by our prayer intentions.

Last Thursday the list seemed long and we were particularly fervent. Lynda had gone through some surgery on Wednesday to do biopsies on lumps she had found. We prayed fervently for Lynda to place all of her trust in the Divine Will and for the results due on Friday to be good. I was most concerned about Lynda’s state of anxiety.

We prayed ardently for Eve and her most blessed Birthday on the next day, Friday February 9th. Didier and Valerie loved to hear how Cael (4 years old) has not forgotten Eve after a year and he still prays for her every night! We prayed that she realizes how much she is loved and missed and that she comes back home soon!

We prayed for Didier and Valerie’s grandpa who at 95 is bedridden.

We thanked all those in heaven who guided us to take a picture of Louis Michel Marimootoo’s tomb on January 4th and we prayed for Henri who was in turn guided to write an excellent article on my book ‘First American Title To Injustice’. We thanked God for enabling us to meet and asked Him to continue to guide our feet and minds.

We prayed that someone at First American will some day decide to verify the facts in the light of all the evidence on record and will offer reparation for a long enduring wrong so that we can all move on!

Peace:

I believe that the peaceful Mauritian lifestyle is responsible for so many people to live actively beyond ninety years old. I told you about aunt Germaine buying a paper shredder at 92 years old and how she helps aunt Lilly (89) manage her computer!

Well! Last night Mimi Labat (95 years old) joined Godda, and I with her friend Stella to celebrate Eve’s birthday at Ginger Restaurant. We celebrated it there together last year and Mimi and I agreed to have an encore. Even in her absence Eve was well toasted by Mimi who started out with a scotch to end with wine! Mimi still drives her car all over town and goes to work to broadcast live on the air three times a week! I am trying to get her in the Guinness book of World Records for the person who has spent the longest in broadcasting (64 years) and who at 95 still goes live on the air! Mimi was presented an award by the Prime Minister, the Honorable Navinchandra Ramgoolam a few weeks ago!



On our return from the dinner I was delighted to pick up the phone to hear that the biopsies done on Lynda proved to be benign. Together we praised God on the phone! I love Him and pray that through His power He grants us all, long, peaceful and prayerful lives full of happiness.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

As you know, I am also thanking God that the lumps were benign.

Theresa prays for our family each night, including Eve and Emilie. I find it interesting that her cousin, who is closest in age to her, does the same.

Happy Birthday to Eve!

Louis Leclezio said...

It takes beautiful Childrens' hearts to recognize others. Eve has a most beautiful heart and that is why I love her so much! I thank God the lumps were benign. I pray for Eve to return soon and for her to find lots of the happiness she deserves so much.