Sister Margaret Valencia Sanchez

In Loving Memory of 

Sister Margaret Valencia Sanchez, age 77, 
of Kansas City, Missouri, will take her final resting place in her home state, California, where she is surrived by her dear nephew and his wife, 
Rudy & Rosie Castillo and other loving family and lifelong friends.

Sister Margaret will be remembered for her many years of dedication and service as a respected Nun of
"Little Sisters of the Poor"
in California and Kansas City.

"The 17th-Century Nun's Prayer"

Lord, Thou knowest better than I know myself that I am growing older and will someday be old. Keep me from the fatal habit of thinking I must say something on every subject and on every occasion. Release me from craving to straighten out everybody’s affairs. Make me thoughtful but not moody; helpful but not bossy. With my vast store of wisdom it seems a pity not to use it all, but Thou knowest, Lord, that I want a few friends at the end. Keep my mind free from the recital of endless details; give me wings to get to the point. Seal my lips on my aches and pains. They are increasing, and love of rehearsing them is becoming sweeter as the years go by. I dare not ask for grace enough to enjoy the tales of others’ pains, but help me to endure them with patience. I dare not ask for improved memory, but for a growing humility and a lessening cocksureness when my memory seems to clash with the memories of others. Teach me the glorious lesson that occasionally I may be mistaken. Keep me reasonably sweet; I do not want to be a saint—some of them are so hard to live with—but a sour old person is one of the crowning works of the devil. Give me the ability to see good things in unexpected places, and talents in unexpected people. And, give me, O Lord, the grace to tell them so.   Amen