"Me And Mary's Miracles"

[Pamela Young]

Pamela, an average mother, living in Sydney with her husband and three sons is leading a normal, everyday life. Suddenly her family is shattered with the death of one of her sons from a drug overdose. This is only the beginning.

Her father and mother die in difficult circumstances. Her sister dies in a tragic suicide then another son in a terrible car accident - all within 18 months of each other. Her marriage falls apart and there are devastating consequences on her health. Feelings of overwhelming misery, sorrow and heartache are now relentless.

Hoping to find some respite and relief she seeks help only to be confronted with indifference and apathy from the very institutions supposedly available for support and comfort.

Just when all faith in her world had seemingly been lost, another realm, never accessed or realized appears. A sacred consciousness of compassion and devotion materializes transforming her greatest tragedy into her greatest triumph.

I was not brought up in the Catholic faith. My forefather was a convict sent out to Australia from England and religion had not played a large in my family's history. One of the facts that make this story so enthralling is that in today's society, Mary Our Lady, should suddenly appear and have such a profound impact on, not just me, but also my family and friends. Therefore this gift of miracles is available to everybody.