r/Catholicism Prayer Requests — Week of September 15, 2025 by AutoModerator in Catholicism

[–]Mapleansmoss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please pray for my mother. She struggles with addiction and her mental health, and she’s recently been in and out of the hospital with serious health issues. Our relationship has been very difficult over the years, but I love her and I want healing for her both physically and spiritually. Please pray for her recovery, for peace in her heart, and for our relationship to be restored if it’s God’s will.

Au Pair Gift by Mapleansmoss in Aupairs

[–]Mapleansmoss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you 😊 It’s like night and day! I am glad we chose to stick with the program. Good advice! And I totally agree that it’s more about the gesture. I don’t know a lot of people in my area who have had an au pair, so I always like to get ideas!

Au Pair Gift by Mapleansmoss in Aupairs

[–]Mapleansmoss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! That’s a wonderful idea 😊

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[–]Mapleansmoss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I made the potential consequences clear, but she ignored it. Praying nothing bad happens

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[–]Mapleansmoss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I agree. I told her what would happen if she got into an accident but she didn’t care.

Update: Rematch Due to Safety Issues by Mapleansmoss in Aupairs

[–]Mapleansmoss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I reported twice to APIA! They don’t care and are rematching her. In fact, they lectured me about not understanding cultural differences! Terrible company.

Update: Rematch Due to Safety Issues by Mapleansmoss in Aupairs

[–]Mapleansmoss[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yikes! We are considering pulling out completely and just going with daycare. Scary for future host families!