A note from my sister from another mother and father in California (mom of our new nephew John Paul):
"You have been asking Grandma Eleanor for her prayers for Ellie.
I have been asking Blessed John Paul for his prayers for Ellie.
John Paul canonized Faustina in 2000. When that happened, I clipped out
the article from the newspaper and sent it to Grandma Eleanor, who was
very happy about the new Polish saint. I remember clearly sending it
to her and her replying to me in the mail.
Only last night John was reading a book called John Paul the Great and it mentioned Faustina. Our heavenly friends are smiling down on you and sending you signs that they hear our prayers and are watching over Ellie."
Only weeks before her surgery, Ellie's Aunt Louise heard a homily where the priest encouraged the congregation to remember: Jesus, I trust in you.
