Today our four year old grandson Vincent Arthur Hurd — Vinny — is undergoing a 6 1/2 hour surgery to remove a large mass from his brain. His Mom (our daughter) and Dad are being strong but prayers are requested. I’ll keep you posted. Here’s a picture from last night, as he was getting ready!
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Prayers on the way…….
Jack
november last year, on All Saints Day, my 10yr old grandson had a heart transplant…our family experienced the owed of prayer…know Vinnie and all of his family, and you Grandpa Bill, will be in my prayers…
Will keep Vincent and the family in our prayers.
God Bless
Going to adoration now. Will pray for Vinnie from Alaska.
I’ll add Vinnie and his mom and dad, and you, grampaw, to my daily rosary.
Keeping Vincent and everyone who takes care of him in my prayers today.
We’ll pray for him at Immaculate Conception Seminary.
I just prayed for him. We will include Vincent in our evening prayers and rosary tonight. Deacon and Mrs. Juan Aquino.