A young woman watches the trembling crown of the little Pilgrim Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which originally belonged to Mike Slate. This was also an unexplained phenomena, which took place at St. John Neumann, August 15, 1988.
I personally believed that this was our Blessed Mother’s way of expressing her great joy and love she felt toward all the faithful who came to celebrate her special feast day.
The Moon began its displays of God's Glory. Shades of red and pink were seen. It almost seemed to resemble a pulsating heart. I did not get to see much of this because I was blessing people around the Fountain area. Mass is ended with Msgr. Joe James' blessing and the people begin to mix and mingle, sharing photos and sharing what they experienced or saw throughout the Mass and day. There was continual picture taking, praising, and a great peace and joy.
I continued to bless people into the late wee hours. It was around 3:30 A.M. or after when I was finally able to leave. I walked back to the car where I had parked it earlier. I drove home. I didn't sleep much that night (early morning) because I was so thrilled and awed in all that I saw. I continued to give glory to the Lord God and I thanked Him for His Love and what He did. I wanted to share and talk with Mark, but he was asleep.
I will all the days of my life remember this wondrous day God made August 15th, 1988. The day He danced the sun in the sky. The day He put rainbows on all our faces. The day He allowed us to behold the Queen of Heaven and Earth, the Blessed Virgin Mary. The day He blessed us with the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords - JESUS CHRIST. The day all the people far and near danced with the Holy Spirit of God and praised His Holy Name... "ALLELUIA."
Tuesday, August 16th, 1988
Up early this morning to meet the Golecs for breakfast at 8:30 A.M. Got there a bit late. They had already started their breakfast. I met the rest of their family members after getting Joseph, my son settled. We visited for awhile and talked about all the wonderful miracles of the day before. One of the people mentioned he couldn't sleep because he was so overjoyed and excited about all the wonders that took place on the "Feast of the Assumption." After a long visit, Mr. Golec's sister (Dot) gave me her personal Rosary from Rome, Italy as a gift. She also gave Joseph some candy.
We really enjoyed the visit and we finally left after our farewells. Went home and rested most of the day. Reflected a lot about all that I saw and when Mark got home we talked about it all day. Said a Family Rosary and I wondered about the messenger who spoke to me about the ending messages from the Lord. I left it in God's Hands. If it were so, I felt a sense of sadness. I would be lonely without the "VOICE" in my ear, but also a feeling of relief.
Wednesday, August 17th, 1988
Today we were preparing to go to a cook-out at Happy, Texas. Had to wait around for Mark's check from work. I personally did not go to the Group Meeting today. I thought they had come to an end. I felt that if there was a Meeting, someone would inform me. They did not.
After 3:30 P.M. we got packed and readied ourselves to go to the farm. We stopped by the Church to leave a tithe gift for Msgr. Joe James. In the process in trying to find Msgr. Joe James, we ran across Mike Slate. Mike asked me why I didn't come to the Group Meeting. I told Mike, "I wasn't aware there was going to be one."
Mike Slate told me that the Blessed Virgin gave the group members a "Chastisement" because I was not there. (She was sad at my being absent.) She also informed the group members, Msgr. Joe James, Ms. Wynn, Mike Slate, and Mary Constancio that my Messages had come to an end. The FATHER'S work was completed and that I may rest.
Mike Slate also informed me that I had been storing up many blessings in Heaven. This information he gave me was soothing to my very being. After all this information was given, I told Mike about the woman who had come to me during the Mass celebration and told me my mission was completed. (I had shared this with no one; therefore Mike Slate knew nothing about this experience nor any of the other group members.)
I knew then the message was confirmed, and I truly was released from the service of the Lord! A sense of relief came over me and I was a bit excited and sad too. We all went into the sacristy where Msgr. Joe James was. There were several of us in there together. We all held hands and prayed over this news we had all learned together. Those present were: Msgr. Joe James, Mike Slate, Henry Constancio, Father Albert, Joe Richard, Mark, myself, and Joseph. Henry made the statement about how relieved I looked and that he almost didn't recognize me. We soon departed after hugs, and farewells. We left the tithe gift with Mike Slate to give to Msgr. Joe James.
We headed out to the car and got in before it started raining. It really started coming down then. I started to cry some and felt a bit of loneliness, but I felt God Knew best for me. "All glory and honor be His!"
A very rainy day, drenching! We were soaked because we tried to get Joseph a cowboy get-up. (We did) boots, hat; the works, for the BBQ cookout. When we got to Nazareth, we informed my mom that my messages ended from the Lord God. My mother said, "Praise God," clapping her hands. "I am relieved." She also said she was happy for me.
Personally, inside myself, a growing sense of sadness came over me as the day went on. I didn't think it would, but it did. The Blessed Virgin was very right in saying that I would have sorrow. I wanted to cry; yet my faith was, and still is in the Lord God. He is still with me in my everyday walk in life, but now as I think back on what I was told, I must live on in Faith like everyone else.
We drove to Happy as a family, in unity and love. Above all, we had peace. My mother, Mark, Joseph, and myself had leisurely conversations along with recalling the wonders we saw at St. John Neumann's on the Feast of the Assumption only a few days before. My mother personally witnessed a Dancing Sun. We finally reached our destiny on the ranch of our long-time family friend, Gene. We had the BBQ steaks, along with all the wonderful trimmings. We also had the company of many mosquitoes. All in all, the visiting with the neighbors was nice. Folks did seem a little bit standoffish and cool toward me due to all the publicity, I guess. But, that’s OK. If I had it all to do again for the Lord God, I would do it in a flash! I have no regrets, nor will I ever.
The night seems long now with a Moon that is a tinge of red. My mother and I walk together talking. We hear the crickets chirping their ancient songs, as we walked out together toward the corral where the horses were kept. As I looked back toward the house, I could see the cowboys turning the beef while flames leaped up into the night air with the teasing sweet aromas of cooked meat.
“Wait up,” yelled Mark as he and Joseph ran to catch up with us. “Are you both OK?” Mark asked. I looked into his eyes and glanced down at Joseph’s tiny face smiling back into mine. “Yes, we are fine.”
It was then Gene came to inform us that there were more hot steaks ready. “Come and eat.” As we started back up the trail to the house, suddenly I stopped. I heard a lonely sound, a sound that seemed a bit sad tonight. The gentle cooing of mourning doves.
“Are you coming Theresa?”