“There are many stories but this one is short and sweet. I was sitting in adoration and felt very close to St. Pio at that time and I was feeling silly, so I said Fr. Pio if you are here with me, have someone send me a dozen roses here at adoration! Now no one knew I was there – no fam no friends. Oddly I felt confidant about my crazy request. Then I looked down and realized the sweater I put on that day had the design of a dozen roses on it. I hadn’t even thought of it when I put it on that morning. I was floored. Praise St Pio!”

On March 8, 2019 Becky Gardner was ill with pain and a fever. The next morning she was taken to Urgent Care in Mt Vernon, OH and was diagnosed with influenza A virus. They prescribed Tamiflu to help speed recovery. Becky took 2 tablets for 5 days without eating or drinking very much for the next 8 days. Towards the end of recovery from influenza A anything that she ate or drank would cause pain in the stomach. On March 17th the pain was so severe she went to the Knox Community Hospital Emergency Room.

One of the first ER tests was a rectal specimen that showed blood in the stool. They proceeded todo blood tests, chest x-ray, and a CT scan. The blood tests showed a high white blood cell count suggesting infection and an elevated heart enzyme which showed a stressed heart.

Becky was admitted to the hospital with an “active GI bleed.” She was placed on a liquid diet and scheduled for esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EDG) Tuesday morning March 19that 7:30 am. At approximately 9:30, March 18th Becky was given a liquid breakfast of chicken broth, grape juice, and iced jello. She attempted to eat 1/2 teaspoon of iced jello and experienced excruciating pain(9-10) in the stomach. She was given medicine to help alleviate the pain. For the rest of the day she did not eat or drink anything but water.

On Saturday, March 16th I went on a Pilgrimage to Pittsburgh and at The Chapel Shop, St Anthony Chapel I purchased a vial of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina Frankincense & Myrrh Devotional Oil. On Monday, March 18th I ask Father Blubaugh to bless it since it was labeled unblessed. Tuesday morning, March 19th I arrived at Becky’s room at 6:55 am and rubbed some of the oil on Becky’s stomach while making the sign of the cross with it. Then Becky recited the Prayer to Saint Pio of Pietrelcina: “Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, faithful Servant of Jesus. You suffered the unbearable wounds of Christ and you still served God’s purpose and goodwill. You are honored as the patron of those who suffer from pain and known for your many counts of healing. I ask you through your intercession to grant me the graces of the most blessed sacrament, heal me and alleviate my wounds and suffering so that I may better serve God. Amen” At 7:00 am she was taken downstairs for a 7:30 EDG that ended at 7:54 am.

After the EGD, Dr Heuman told me they did not find any bleeding, ulcers or scars. He had no explanation other than to say she would go back to her room to eat breakfast. If she experienced pain they would do more testing and without pain she would be released. The EGD Report “Findings: SCJ at 36; very small gastric pouch seen.; Widely patent G-J anastomosis without ulcer or scar.; mild schatzky ring.; Estimated Blood Loss: None”

Back in the room Becky ordered breakfast and ate Cherrios with milk, banana,
and blueberry muffin. She experienced no additional pain and was released
before Noon on March 19th.

Witness: Edward J Gardner

This was a Miracle!!!

Praise God, the intercession of Saint Padre Pio, and many prayers!