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At the end of the summer of 2005... 

Manuel returned home to his family and loved ones. 

After playing games, he always asked them to pray the Rosary, because 'the Hail Marys make me feel better.' He often asked those near him to recite Hail Marys in moments of pain, because 'they make it go away,' or when he was afraid, because 'they give me strength and peace.' 

As time passed, his relationship with Our Lady intensified and became almost palpable.

One on occasion... 

Manuel was physically exhausted from countless treatments... 

and asked Our Lady for a special consolation. 

It was the village’s patron saint day and they took Our Lady out in procession. 'Mom, Mom!' Manuel exclaimed. 'Our Lady said to me, ‘You are my joy, and this afternoon I will have fireworks for you.’' 

His Mom explained that they were not expecting fireworks that day, but Manuel responded quite certain, 'You’re wrong, because Our Lady told me that there would be!' 

Afterwards, Manuel went to sleep but was later awoken by fireworks. He said to his mom, 'Now are you convinced? Our Lady told me, ‘You are my joy and these fireworks are for you.’'

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