"For me, prayer is an aspiration of the heart, it is a simple glance directed to heaven, it is a cry of gratitude and love in the midst of trial as well as joy; finally, it is something great, supernatural, which expands my soul and unites me to Jesus."
St. Therese of Lisieux (The Little Flower), who died at age 24 from Tuberculosis. She vowed she would "spend her Heaven doing good upon the Earth". Her symbol is the rose.
May the Lord bless you and your family with his grace.