Ever since I posted about Ana, everyone I bump into asks about her
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They are all very concerned. They ask me how the condition started and I realized I did not know the full details. So I asked Sari to help me, though I tried to contact Ana ( despite trying not to bother her ) and apparently she is strong enough to write something for me to share here at Heart2Heart so i asked her to share her story. She even sent me photos! So we have a blow by blow account here 🙂
I am happy because I am now in touch with Ana and know that she is okay. All my worries seem to disappear when she’s sending me messages. She took time to write a letter to explain and narrate what had happened to her which she allowed me to share with all of you. All of you who have shown concern, compassion, love, care, or just want to know how Ana is
Friends for Ana by The Dream Team August 7, 2013
This was in May before Ana went on vacation. She was very healthy and in fact trying to get in shape and be healthy. This answers everyones question as to whether she had symptoms already in the past or if she was already diagnosed. There was none.
And here is Ana’s letter narrating what had happened which all started during her family vacation to the States. Thank you Ana for your beautiful letter to me and for sharing your story with all of us. I will always be here for you and so will everyone else who has shown so much love and support throughout this tough journey, most especially God who has held your hand and who has always been there for you.
Ana told me that we should immediately see a doctor if we feel anything unusual or any pain. We should not be scared of doctors! 🙂
To our friend Faith, You are an amazing sister! Ana is so lucky!
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To have one true friend in life is a blessing.
You are blessed with many true & wonderful friends.
I will be praying for your continued improvement & healing and you
make sure you continue to SPREAD the Faith as you have.
God bless you & yours!
What a beautiful story, and such a great happy ending. This post brought joyful tears to my eyes, thank you so much for sharing with your readers, Rica. 🙂 God is really so good for letting Ana surpass this trial -her young family still needs her for a great many more years. And for surrounding her with wonderful family & friends, and most of all, such a loving & selfless sister. Not many can say their sisters are as selfless & as caring as Faith (even her name is such a blessing & source of comfort!). She is truly an angel. We fervently hope that beautiful Ana is on her way to fast recovery & will be back to her normal self very very soon. Don’t worry about the scars, for they are battle scars, and you most certainly have won the battle, Ana. \m/ They are constant reminders of how God has blessed you in so many ways possible. This story indeed teaches us to value life, and to concentrate on what really matters in life.
This post touched my heart. I was crying reading the whole thing.
Thank you God that Ms. Ana is on her way back to good health. Thank you God for kind-hearted friends like you Ms. Rica. Thank you God for undying love from family and the strength her sister gave her. Thank you God because there are still people who care.
I am always reading your blog for years and this is the most touching story, that it made me cry. She is a woman of strength who gives praises to God inspite of her condition. Thanks Rica for posting. She is an inspiration to us. I will keep you in my prayers.
Hi Rica,
You can post this or just keep it confidential but may I ask if Ana has been taking or has ever taken Glutathione orally or intravenous? I have noticed instances of abdominal organ maladies, me included. 2005-2007 I’ve been heavily taking glutathione in very high doses (5000mg/day with 2000mg vit. C) both orally and intravenous, 2008 the doctor examined me and tests confirmed my SGPT was very high, if I remember correctly it was 9 or 10 times the normal. I have been very healthy too with no family history of liver disease, I keep wordering til now if it was the glutathione (being marketed here as antioxidant). I mean Rudy Fernandez, Zsa zsa Padilla (had some abnormality too thankfully not cancer) and others whose name I cannot remember. I am now taking Essentiale Forte as maintenance vitamins for my liver. I just can’t help thinking if it was the glutathione and how so many people are taking it now for beauty.
Such a beautifully written journal of the battle of your life, Ana! It moved me to tears. Although I only know a little of you as a co parent at Everest, I know now that you are one amazing lady. Your attitude and fighting spirit are an inspiration to us all. Yes, life is short and God is good! All will be well. Peace, love and prayers.
I don’t know Ana personally but I got teary eyed reading her testament on how the Lord heal her by just putting her trust and faith to God. Amazing! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Rica for letting Ana share her beautiful & moving story with your readers. It’s Ana’s strong faith in God and everyone’s prayers that had kept her well. 🙂
Really heart touching condition of miss ana. Get well soon po! You’ll be healed soon in Jesus name..
Hi Rica! Don’t really know Ana personally but her story of Faith needs no further introduction. Her perseverance and undying trust in God’s protection and love for her is just so inspiring. It is no surprise she had remained strong through this very difficult moment in her life, Faith was by her side. I’m sure it’s no accident her sister was named such as she is truly testament of what it means to believe in a God who knows our every need. My sincere prayers for Ana’s continued healing and consolation for those who care for her, most especially to Faith. Thanks so much for sharing with us, Rica! So so heartwarming!
Dear Rica,
Thank you for sharing. I am so happy she is okay now. What a beautiful ending.
Thank you for sharing. I don’t know her personally – but I wish Ana a full recovery. God bless her and her family always!
Ana’s letter made me realize that God is with us all the way. Faith and Hope make things possible. her “journey” through physical and emotional pain made Ana stronger. the support of her family and friends is also a great factor. let us continue praying for her speedy recovery. and thank you for knowing Ana through your column. God bless ….
Thank for sharing. She is an inspiration to everyone. I was also in the same boat in the summer of last year 2012. I was also forever trying to get healthy till one day after a short vacation somewhere in Bataan, I fell ill and the doctors were all clueless of whatever hit me. After having 4 flat lines they found out that I had Myocarditis (a viral infection of the heart that makes your heart really weak and eventually gets tired and stops beating) due to pneumonia and sepsis. Then I was getting worst by the day, I had liver and kidney failure. I had fluid in my lungs and I had elephant legs too. The doctors were actually just waiting for me to expire. But after every flat line, the Lord keeps on waking me up. God is so good. His love for us is great. He never gives up on us. We just have to let go, surrender and trust in His healing grace. I too am a miracle. Hundreds of people around the world, even those I never met were praying for me. My husband and I have shared our life changing experience to several communities and we believe that God is using us to bring hope to those who are already losing it. God bless you.
Rocio Pantaleon Amazing Story , Rica! Thank you for sharing Ana’s story- I don’t know her but knowing her story will now give me the chance to include her in my prayers. Her strength is such an inspiration to many. Keep the Faith Ana, Your smile in all your pictures show how you embrace God’s plan for you- I hope you feel better soon!
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Katrina Alunan-Gonzalez Ana is amazing. I really do hope and pray for a full recovery. We worked together a few times and she always struck me as someone who was always so positive.
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Heart To Heart Thank you Rocio Pantaleon and Katrina!
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Ann L. Arcenas Thank you for sharing Rica. Ana and Faith are truly inspiring.
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Michelle Tiangco thanks for sharing this
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Pat Puyat Palanca A beautiful beautiful story, Rica thank you for sharing it. I don’t know Anna but I sure would love to have an attitude like hers towards life especially in the world we live in today….always love your posts, it takes me home
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Elena Gapol Ong Thank you Ms Rica for sharing this beautiful story of your beautiful , strong and courageous friend Anna. You were instrumental in reaching more people who do not even know her, to inspire, give hope and to trust in the Lord always..may she be healed completely so she can touch the lives of more people who will get to read/ know about her life’s story….thanks for sharing this beautiful story with us….God bless you both….
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Thank you for Rica this post.
Thank you Ana for sharing your journey with us.
What a strong and inspiring woman you are.
My heart, prayers, and thoughts go out to you, your beautiful children, and amazing family.
Hello Mrs.Antonio! Your story of faith and courage gives glory to our Divine Healer. We, your family at Everest Academy, are very grateful to hear and read about this great victory over the disease. The 4B boys thought of you often, and we have always kept you in our prayers. Rest well! We look forward to seeing you and your family again in the Philippines!
Dearest Rica…
Thank you again for inviting me to share my story. I too am crying good and happy tears after reading this. And I am thankful that I can sit here and read and be able to write to you. .
May I ask a favor and thank all of your readers especially the ones who made comments… Reading the comments, Faith and I couldn’t’ help but become emotional. Thank you for the words of comfort and love. You are all my inspiration to be strong and be faithful to our Great God! You inspire me to live a beautiful and simple life filled with love, joy, peace and laughter. I pray for you and your families and for Cat who said her SGPT was high because of Gluthathione, please check with your doctor and monitor always. I also want to say to Tin Tiosejo that I am happy to hear she is well and yes you are definitely a survivor with God blessing you with a miracle! Amen!!!
I thank you all for your time in reading Rica’s entry. Please continue to support her and read her heartwarming and entertaining stories 🙂
Love, hugs, joy and peace to all…
Ana
Your Heart to Heart Rica bring people connected and loved! Good to know Ana is on the road to recovery! Thanks Rica for posting this… Ana see you soon here Ms Rockstar:-)
Hi Ana,
We will keep on praying until you are well and up on your feet again…
i am waiting to see you once again – perky and cheerful and ever beautiful…
it may be a little long journey for you…but wherever you are , we will pray for you and your family…
we love you bec you have remained the same Ana that I met on day 1 …
edith
Dear Ana,
I really did not know much of what was going on but I started praying for you since I saw Faith’s postings. I will continue to do so. I was very happy to see your kids and husband in school and that you guys will be in town now. If your kids ever need to be picked up or anything you or your family need I will be happy and honored to help.
I look forward to seeing you very soon to give you a great big hug!
Love ya!!
Get well soon…reading this made me cry=( but i am happy somehow from your recovery.Be strong always….god bless you.
You are such an inspiration!!! Your strength, courage and faith is admirable! Praying for you and always together with you in this journey… Love and kisses! You are a true rockstar!!!
Thank you for sharing this Rica and my dearest Ana! Your new life is a testament of God’s love and presence. You will forever be an inspiration to a lot of people! Just lift up everything to Him and He will take care of the rest! Will continue praying for you and the whole fam ! Especially for Faith too! 🙂 love you Ana!!:)
madam ana is my boss in chocolate..shes been a good boss for us..she has a good heart.as i remember when we suffered flooding by ondoy in marikina she helped me and try to call me and asked what i need and always tell me to take care..you have a big heart madam and god is soo good to you..godbless you always…we miss you…and we love you….
Ana is one of the many testaments of our Heavenly Father’s tender mercies. He surely knows what we need and what we are capable of surmounting. Ana is a person of faith, love and generosity. She has exemplified more endearing qualities fighting her recent battle.
Thank you Rica for sharing her story. I know this will inspire many and is a wonderful reminder that God is in control, not us.
I am very happy that Ana came out as a victor in this. May she will lead to full recovery soon! Love you Ana!
Claudine Trillo Tears reading this.. Ana you are so blessed with the best of family and friends. With this alone you are a winner. I know you will get thru this, my prayers are for you tonight. Not a coincidence that your sister is named FAITH either. You guys are so inspiring, thanx for sharing your story Ana, stay beautiful!!!!
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Jnny V Antonio Get well soon
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Tami G Mullis I’m keeping you in my prayers daily!
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Matcho Dimacuha-Pastor You are such an inspiration! Praying for you and hoping to see you soon… Always remember that we are with you in this journey… Love you Banana!!!
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Jenn Santos David Teary eyed! I miss you my dear, praying for your complete healing.. keep fighting.. Godbless!!! Miss you and the fam
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Mabelle Soriano Lemen Ana, your story is truly one of faith, hope, and love! It’s so inspiring. Hats off to you, girl! Wishing you the best and will include you in my prayers!
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Jerlyn A. Pangilinan Lassiter Te Ana, na hilak ko! You are truly am amazing woman and hopefully you remember what I said about what you are to me. You are always in our prayers! We have a little Montae that you still need to meet ???? miss and love you dearly Te! Xoxo
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Cris Soliven Nieto always praying for you. we all miss you!
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Cookie Lim Caedo I promise Ana banana.. Prayers. Always, always.. No ceasing… Every holy rosary I say and all the masses I attend, I will offer it for your complete and total healing… I love you bananarama !! Hahaha
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Paula Tuck Wow Ana… sending a much need hug your way… I’m so glad you are feeling much better!!! HUGS!!!
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Nathalie Siplon Kerns Oh bata. Your strength and faith are an inspiration to us all. Lots of love and giant hugs for you!
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Carla Dunareanu I love you!! God bless you and keep you always!!
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Ravi Sehwani wow ana and faith what a journey…..Take care…. miss you and hope to see you soon.
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Melanie Cuevas Glad to know you’re doing better Ana Amigo Antonio! Hugs!
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Christine Mae Montalla-Rizada My dearest Ana Amigo Antonio, you deserve to be in this world. Your faith has indeed saved you. Your call was a big surprise! Hearing the story from you straight and hearing your voice – wow! I’m just so overwhelmed! I am so happy that you are on the road to complete healing! You have indeed won the battle!!! God is so good! Love you!!
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Carminia Pavia My darling Ana Banana Licious ,,, you are one lovely person & if I must say so beautiful even in sickness & pain… I just read your narration of your ordeal … I couldn’t breathe at some points especially when I saw the bruise … Just like I can’t breathe now… And Faithee what a sister hats off to the two funfabglam Sizzies … Taste and see that The Lord is good & faithful to those who believe & cling to Him… When you get back let’s celebrate then form a reach out group & visit lady patiend who have no one to comfort them? Wachateenk Gorguz Woman of Faith & Supernaturall Strength ??? Hugs to Faithee & You and much love of course …
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Carla Bianca V. Ravanes Thank you for sharing your story Tita Ana, indeed God turned into a beautiful story of His victory. I was in tears! My heart is so full of praise for Him who He is so good and faithful! We love you and we are continually praying for you.
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Mike Serrano get well soon ana! im glad will was able to make it out there to b with u and the kids. hopefully your road to recovery will be a short one! god bless!
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Bing Ramirez Ballard GOD BLESS!
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Michael N Jaema Miller You’re story is so touching Ana.Im so glad that you are feeling better and am praying for your road to recovery.God bless you and your whole family.Hope to see you again someday.~Jem
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Christine Mae Montalla-Rizada My dearest Ana Amigo Antonio, you deserve to be in this world. Your faith has indeed saved you. Your call was a big surprise! Hearing the story from you straight and hearing your voice – wow! I’m just so overwhelmed! I am so happy that you are on the road to complete healing! You have indeed won the battle!!! God is so good! Love you!!
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Mitch De Guia-Razote SUPERWOMAN! Such an inspiring story. Happy to know you are getting well. Big hugs to
Faith for taking good care of you. Cheers my dear Ana!!!
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Ellen Rodriguez Sergard Thank you for sharing your story. I was so touched by your humility and thankfulness, plus the love and care of your family and friends. God is truly in everyone and this is a perfect example of Him being present everywhere. If everybody would only stop living for themselves and learn to be compassionate with each other, this would be such a beautiful world! Love you both!
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Angeli Gurnamal so happy u have shared your story… you are so wonderful… we are all with you… loads of love!
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Grace Bejar Locsin So happy you are healing well, God is so Good!
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Sajini Singh Goduco Thank you for sharing your story. You are very inspiring . We will continue to pray for your recovery. You are a very strong woman with a very strong faith just like your sisters name who has been by your side all along. You are so blessed. Anna, life can change in a blink of an eye but one things for sure is GOD NEVER BLINKS !!! He is always watching over you. Stay strong !!!
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Marie Sherman God is good Ana…Stay strong….Hoping and praying for your full recovery.
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Audrey Messenkopf- Lavelle What an incredible story. You are a true inspiration to many!! I will be praying for your full recovery.
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Lucia A. Oao-Dadufalza Will include you in our prayers for your full recovery! Keep the faith sister and lucky you for sister Faith! ;–
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Jane Sanchez Caceres Still praying for your full recovery ganda…keep on fighting ha. Alam mo kahit konting oras lang kita nakasama o nakausap sa totoo lang napakabait mo kaya alam ko di ka papabayaan ni Lord you touched my heaty also ganda .i will pray for you kay padre pio, st claire and st therese…take care always
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Maria Alegado Ana, thank you for sharing your story as I have no idea what really is going on with you, but I really admire you for being so strong to face this ordeal. You are such an inspiration to me, you taught me to embrace life, you touch so many people because of your story and I will bring this with me as I continue to do my own journey. I’m A believer that everything happens for a reason, you are an instrument to touch people’s live to believe, to trust and to love and just have faith in our God Almighty. I will keep you in my prayers for your full recovery and keep up the beautiful spirit in you. Thank you Ana Amigo Antonio!
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Melanie McBride Lawrence What an amazing story, you let God’s light shine through it all….God bless you and I will keep you and your family in my prayers… Let God lead you….He will pull you through…
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Leimei Cruz get well soon madam ana i read it all and i cant help it to cry …you have a great heart madam and our dear god is always good to you…godbless madam…we love you and we still pray for you…mwaahhh..
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Teresa Herrera We miss your sunshine over here… Lets facetime soon!! Xoxo
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Becky Byrd Love you Ana!! You have such an amazing story!! Thank you for sharing it with all of us. Praising the Lord for hearing our prayers and surrounding you with his presence during such a scary time. Continuing to lift you up to our Heavenly Father who loves you and cares for you.
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Katherine Calderon-Uyliapco Couldn’t stop from crying, I felt your hardship and pain Ana but how your responded is such a blessing. Praise God for this miracle and may He use your story mightily for His glory. God bless you and heal you completely
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Bong Guerrero Get well soon, God bless !
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Ampy Corpus This made me cry Ana. Thank you for sharing your story. Praying that God will completely heal you. xx
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Abby Bugayong Gonzales Take care Ana! Keep the faith,God loves you. Praying for your full recovery.
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Caroline Teves Angel Get well soon and God bless. Your story really made me cry.
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Krista Fernandez Francisco Love you Anabanana. You are in my prayers and never far from my thoughts. Rest and recuperate. Get your strength back and when you are strong enough to come home, I will fly back to Manila just to hug you, amazing woman. Missing you a lot.
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Hazel Huelves Tolhurst Hi Ana Amigo Antonio, im so glad to hear you’re feeling better, and we’re praying for complete healing! I cried while reading this story too. Thanks for sharing and being an inspiration. God bless you always! We pray for Faith, to continuously bless her to be a blessing to others
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Marilen Faustino Montenegro Ana! Thank you for tagging me. I would very often find myself thinking about you and wondering what went wrong. Thank you for sharing this. We have an amazing God! I cannot wait to see you in Manila again soon, maybe even have a cup of coffee . Faith is truly amazing sister. Can i borrow her one time Faith Amigo Will keep praying.
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Janelle Barretto Squires Thank you so much for sharing your story with us Ana! I can now stop asking Sari how you are as I can see your spirit is strong and I have no doubt you will win this battle, with so many people who love you and are rallying behind you in prayer! Thin, healthy, big bruised tummy, or whatever, you are a beautiful person inside out! God bless you and your family, Ana. Hugs!
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rica, you are truly a wonderful story teller! thank you for sharing ana’s story with us and to ana for sharing it all with pictures to match! only you would be taking and posing for pictures at the height of your sickness! plus you brought your ray bans with you to the hospital! hahahaha! this is an incredible journey and of course you were never, ever alone. you are a true testament to His love and complete healing because of your faith. big hugs to you and cant wait till you get back home where you belong!
Thank you Ana for sharing your heart touching experiences in life. Glad to know of God’s countless miracles working your way to full recovery. Have faith always. God bless.
Hi Ana
Am so sure you are remembering all the teachings we learned from Joey Bonifacio. Ana we miss you at church and it was not so long ago we had lunch with you. We know what you had been going thru with your health issues and you would always get well and go your way to work , to be a good mother, wife to Will,enjoy your friends and of course to be present in victory with our dear lord. Thanks for all your holidays before our lord put you to test again. Ana we are all praying for your recovery. You are blessed with a beautifful family and friends by your side. God send you to North Carolina to be beside faith and your parents as he knew you needed them by your side. He is a good GOD. Ana I am so glad to see your pictures always looking so beautiful always. You will get over this Ana and it will just be a dream soon. Take care Ana. We love you. See you in victory again soon. Love Bebo and surge
Hi Rica…thanks for sharing Ana’s medical journey. She is my cousin. I hope and pray she gets well soon.
Hello Ana,
Our family continues to pray for your speedy recovery. May God’s healing hand continue to watch over you as you return to health.
Please take care always. Hugs to you, your kids and your hubby, and to your beautiful sister Faith too.
Love, Annielu (Dandan)
Thank you for sharing this. Ana is a very loving, beautiful, happy person and she has so many friends who love and adore her. I am one of them. When I heard what happened, I wanted to fly to Charlotte, feeling that I live so near (Jersey) and offering my care is the only help I can give aside from prayers, of course. But then she was placed in the ICU and she was already surrounded by so many people who also love her so much and of course she has Faith!!! Kudos to Faith!!! Anyway, to make this comment short, I am one of the happiest friends knowing Ana is getting better everyday. Ana, if you are reading this, We love you soo soo much. We pray everyday for you. I hope to see and hug you soon. Take care my friend…. Michelle
I am moved, overwhelmed and in tears reading everyone’s message and knowing God has blessed me with so many friends and family who love me, who pray for me and who are always willing to do anything for me. And a sister named Faith who has lived up to her name 🙂
Thank you sooooo much, I cannot find words to express my feelings. I promise to keep everyone in my prayers as my thanks to everyone who supported and prayed for me and stayed by my “side” through this journey. I won this battle because God and his angels were with me and my friends and my family were by my side.
I have learned much from this journey and may I ask that we all live in Love, Peace and Laughter and with God in the center of everything we do 🙂
Rica, thank you so much for sharing my story. Now more than ever, I know I am being used as in instrument to spread God’s love and His promises.
I love you dearest friends,
Ana
Rica thank you for sharing Ana’s story. I was one of the many who kept asking questions.
Ana, you have always been so kind and open and caring. I am so glad that you are getting the best medical treatment. And that you feel the loving touch of God. May you, your family and friends continue to be blessed by the Lord. You are a beautiful person. And sister love is the best! Nothing like it…
Daphne
Hi Anna,
I got the shock of my life when I learned what just happened to you.
I shall keep on praying for your fast recovery.
God bless you more and more.
Ana’s ordeal and happy ending is true manifestation of God’s infinite love.
Hi Ana, I may not know you but reading your inspiring letter and seeing your beautiful smiling face even when you were very sick makes me confident that you have the strength to get you through even with the liver transplant! You will be in my thoughts and in my prayers everyday! Keep up with your faith, you have a sister who is named such and she has been with you all throughout! HE is with you! Thank you Rics for sharing this story with us!
May God be with you & your Family Always . may you reagin back your strength and be well soon. i will pray for your speedy recovery .you have touched my heart by sharing your ordeal and triumphs . God Bless
Hi Ana…I do not know if you will see this…please know that although we are far away…Stephen, Gage and I are thinking of you! We are praying for you and sending positive energy your way! Please hang in there, you are a strong woman, always so proud of you!!! We love you!!!
Amazing ana. I am vey touched by her story. I saw her year or so before this happened at an art exhbit. Wow. Anything is possible. We can be healthy one day and going thru an unexpectd illness next.
Only thru Gods grace can one go thru this ordeal. Painful ordeal.
Thanks for sharing! GOD BLESS