Dear Irene,

I can’t begin to tell you how you have affected so many for Christ.  Your love for Him and others has always been evident.  I am honored to add my prayers to so many others that know and love you.
“For I know the plans I have for you… I have it all planned out. Plans to take care of you not abandon you. Plans to give you the future you hope for…”  Jeremiah 29:11-13
Please know with out doubt that you are in my family’s thoughts and prayers.  Brenden was very upset when I told him of your situation, with a tear in his eye he responded, “of course I will be praying for Mrs. Dias”.

In fact, he is planning to fast as well.  God excels at miracles the fact that Christopher is still with us is further proof.  (I’m not sure if you are aware we almost lost him in April of 2006.  He was going about his normal life including moving his mom’s household furniture with a ruptured appendix for 2 ½ months.  The fact that he survived 24 hours is a miracle.
With much love and prayers,
Ruthe