To get the job that I applied for in the hospital or in the school setting; and to review well for the teacher's board so I can get a good rating.

I have been a mother and homemaker for the most part of my marriage spanning 21 years. I have 4 beautiful children, one of them is a special child.

With God's great help, patience and perseverance from us, his parents, my special child is now capable of being left alone with instructions. My not working has depleted our resources, with the cost of therapies and other special needs of our child.

Now, I am in the position to find work, since I am also qualified. But it has been quite a while since I have joined the work force and my age seems to be an impediment.

I pray that the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe, intercede for me so I can be accepted in the posts I applied for.

This would greatly benefit my family and I, particularly my special child.