Author: Kristin Keating
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Your Continued Kindness
With 14+ inches of snow expected today, all 5 of us are home! While we’re not looking forward to making up a school day in June, it was a good opportunity for Chuck and I to complete a phone interview with CNN religion reporter, Daniel Burke. Sharing how Michael’s Blessing has changed our family and…
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My Tribe
I recently told a friend that the African proverb, It takes a village to raise a child. was written expressly for me. While she chuckled and then helped me figure out where and when to bring my son, Chris, for his newest activity, I realized how important my village has become. Some interpret this quote…
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Bless These Hands
Each year, I’m fortunate to be invited to an event called “Queen for a Day”. Local women from several churches work together to pamper caregivers and provide fellowship and support. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to attend for several years, but I’m often reminded of an incredibly moving part of the day I attended six…
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Good News!
Labor Day weekend seems so long ago, mostly because it was. That weekend, Michael developed a sore. A sore that within days went down to the bone. While we were busy taking measurements and pictures, he was put on strict bed rest. Michael was only allowed out of his bed twice each day, one hour each…
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A message from Katie
Hello! My name is Katie, I’m Michael’s older sister. I’m 14 years old and in 8th grade. When Michael and Chris were born, I was two and-a-half years old. I don’t remember meeting my brothers as babies, but in the pictures, I always look happy with them. Now, twelve years later, I still feel happy when…
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Valentines
Dear ICA 4th Grade Class, Yesterday we opened our mailbox to find it FILLED with valentines from your 4th grade class at Immaculate Conception Academy. Our family doesn’t know your teacher or any of the students in this classroom, yet you were thinking of Mikey. Our family was so touched that a class and their teacher took…
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Happy New Year!
Today is the last day of 2015. It was a year filled with unexpected miracles, love, kindness, and generosity. Yes, there was a painful surgery for Michael. A bi-lateral hip surgery that was more painful for him then his spinal fusion in 2014. Yes, we experienced struggles, sadness, and financial difficulty. But when we…
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Landon Vargas
It is with great sadness that we share the news of Landon. Landon was one of the other children blessed by Pope Francis on his visit to Philadelphia. Unfortunately, this little fighter lost his battle with Cancer on December 5th. Read more about Landon here. A friend of their family set up this crowdfunding site. Please…
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Miracles
One of the most common questions we are asked is if a miracle has happened to Michael since the Pope’s blessing in September. One of the very fortunate children kissed by Pope Francis has reported a miracle, and with this news, people are asking more and more. Pope’s Miracle Our answer to this is simple…