Prayers for Maureen McDonnell's family

The Governor and Mrs. McDonnell unexpectedly headed to Northern Virginia Saturday to be with her father who reportedly is in ill health.

The Richmond Times-Dispatch reported:

Gov. Bob McDonnell has canceled his daily activities to accompany his wife, Maureen, to her father’s side.

Maureen McDonnell’s father, Frank Gardner, has been seriously ill for some time, and his health has apparently taken a severe turn.

Mrs. McDonnell's mother passsed away during the gubernatorial campaign in 2009. Our prayers go out to the family.