I have been in constant contact with Regina's family ever since Terry Deitz originally asked for prayers for this little 11-year-old girl. This is the most recent Email that I received this morning ...
Kathleen Garrity Murphy Sweeney (Regina's mom)
Prayer Warriors: we are going to need your prayers now! Family is gathering and we will be turning off all machines today I believe. There is too much bleeding and the infection still rages on! We can not put her through anymore! If our goal is Heaven then she has made it. I can not say this is easy; I have never been in more pain in my life and so I ask for your prayers for Regina and the family! Jesus I Trust in You!
Cursillistas - thank you for your continued prayers on behalf of this 11-year-old girl who has suffered a lifetime of pain in the past four weeks. If God wills it, she will be lilfted up to him during Holy Week as was His only Son.
I wish you all a healthy, happy and Holy Easter. De Colores!
I have been praying for Regina and her family since it was brought to my attention last week. As the father of a daughter, it is so difficult to even try and put myself into the position of the Sweeny family. I do know in my heart, mind and soul that God loves them very much and it is also my faith that Regina will be in heaven with our Lord.
I will continue to pray for strength, courage and faith for the entire family.