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I just learned about your Catie and her story. I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and take care of you as he guides you through the coming days a head. I learned of your Catie from a friend, who's grand daughter was Catie's friend. May God give you strength to make it through one day at a time or one minute at a time. God bless you and yours.
La pace sia con voi Catie & Family
Dear Christine, Kevin and family, I was so sorry to hear of Catie's illness and passing. She was only a baby when Maggie was in my Preschool class before you moved from Hunterdon County. I am touched by Catie's courage and your unwavering faith in the Lord. You are all in my prayers. May God's love, peace and joy continue to comfort and strengthen you. With love, Diane Fortino
Have followed Catie's story since Thanksgiving. I am so very sorry for your loss. Praying for you all to feel our Lord's heavenly Arms wrapped tightly and securely around you all.
Christine & Kevin - I think continuing to sign Catie's name to your updates is wonderful, and you should do that as long as you want. My son passed away 3 years ago and I continue to sign Christmas cards with his name (...and always, Bryan). He might be in heaven, but he will always be part of our family, our love for him will never end, and we will always carry him in our heart. With healing thoughts and prayers... Nancy
I am contantly amazed that no matter how serious, melancholy or sad the update is, you always seem to find a way to add a light hearted moment and a smile or a chuckle to each and every posting. What a tremendous gift and blessing you both have in your ability to provide a little light to every dark situation. that is something many of us aspire to, but few of us achieve. thank you for showing us that it is possible.
I just want to let you know what an inspiration your family has been to me. The last couple of years my faith in not only the catholic religion but also in God had dwindled. After hearing of your daughter's illness I got angry and again questioned where God was and how he could allow something like that to happen. However, after following your story and seeing your unbelievable faith I have learned so much. It is because of your family and your daughter that I have started praying, and going to church and believing again. Thank you so much! I will always keep your family in my prayers.
As I read your post this morning, I share the pain of your heartbreak and sadness and also the joy of knowing that your precious Catie is with our Lord. Though, I never met Catie, she was so very real to me. I think of her and all of you often. May God surround you with his love and peace today. Praying for all of you! Tammy
Dear Kevin, Christine & family, We too think about you every day. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Love, Myrna & Bill Everly :)
Hello O'Brien Family I just wanted you to know that I think about you and Catie every day. I am blessed to have learned your story and I take with me every day lessons I have learned. Thank you for being an inspiration to so many of us! May God continue to walk with you and help you through every day! Love Marie
Dear O'Brien Family, Christine asked if we still wanted to hear from her and all of you...the answer is absolutely! You have done so much for me and so many others. You have taught by example selfless acts of love, faith and courage. In a world with so much ugly, it is so helpful and encouraging to hear and feel the beautiful that you have so graciously shared. I feel a peace about me when I read your updates. I find myself thinking of Catie and your family on a daily basis and I truly feel blessed by sharing a small part of your journey. Please keep writing because you have a gift to teach and to help. God has blessed us all with the O'Brien family. Thank you so much. You remain in our thoughts and prayers. Love, The Koozers
Through such a tremendous loss you always seem to be the one encouraging us and bringing peace to our lives with your words. This is what God has wanted from us all. Selfless acts, kind words and love for one another. No one is perfect but you and your family are true examples of God's work. Your love for Catie and her's for you will always be. Bless you always.
Mary Kate has been praying to Catie and asking her to ask Jesus to heal her. I believe that this helps MK feel closer to Catie. She often reminds that I should ask Catie for the same thing and I do. I look forward to your updates and really admire you and your family. Your faith is *** and you are such an inspiration to me. I pray that God continues to hold you in his loving arms and that you feel him with you. God bless you all. Love Regina, Alyson & Mary Kate
Ms. O'Brien, I just want to say that I look forward to your posts. I so appreciate the honestly within them and the faith that prevails. Still praying for all of you. In Him, Tammy Martin
Dearest Catie ~ there is no doubt where you were today - whispering in God's ear to keep Dr Sutton's hand steady! Thank you for the good news that was given - most of the tumor was dead cells - Dr. Sutton was able to get most of Luke's tumor and scrape away the cysts. It was so good to see Luke give that little smile, that he recognized everyone, that he wiggled his toes. The next 48 hrs will be rough...please keep watch over him, especially tomorrow morning at 830AM when he has the MRI WITHOUT sedation. Thank you everyone for praying. Thank you Kevin and Christine for sharing Catie. ~ with much love, sylvia www.caringbridge.org/pa/lukeronco
We send our deepest condolances to you all. Catie was the cutest thing. Hope everyone is coping well. We miss you guys and her memory will be in our hearts. Your loving neighbors, Chris, Maggi, & Cait.
Just wanted to say I'm thinking of you all. I brought home the picture Catie drew for me of me washing her hair in bed at Hershey and a few days later I noticed it was framed and sitting on the dresser in my computer room. My husband was kind enough to frame it for me because he knows how special Catie is. Now I see it everyday and can remember the effect Catie's story has had on my life. I've purpled out April 23rd for Catie on the calendar. I continue to pray for you all and know Catie is smiling down on you!
Hello Christine, Kevin & family, Thinking of all of you. Praying for all of you always. Love, Myrna & Bill Everly
I just finished marking April 23 in purple. Catie's time on earth was short but it wasn't without purpose. I believe she is going to make certain that her dreams for the cure will come true. What a gal. I pray for you all everyday. Your faith, our Heavnly Father, Gianna and Catie will be with you all the days ahead.
Kevin, Christine and family- I heard about Catie through a family friend, and just wanted to let you know that you all are in my thoughts and in the prayers of my family. I trust that where science and the human body cannot go, that's where God is, and where Catie is now. Be well and in peace, Mary
Kevin & Christine ~ I had to work later today - on my drive home I was praying to Catie - asking her to watch over Luke - I pull in to the driveway and couldn't open the garage door - didn't realize that Victor was working in there and had the automatic opener "locked" - well I guess there was reason - I stepped out of the car - and looked down - there in the snow were the footprints of the bunnies that frequent our yard - however, the set of prints right next to the van were in the shape of a butterfly. I remembered I had the camera in the car so I quickly took a picture of it and also one with my phone - I sent it right to Nicole, Luke's mom - I'll have Victor download it so that I can send it to you. I just looked up and said "guess you're listening Catie, aren't you?". Holding you close to my heart. ~ with much love, sylvia
I heard about the loss of Catie on SQPN' Daily Breakfast podcaste. I don't know you or your family but was very much touched by Catie's Story and her loss. My prayers and thoughts are with your family. May God welcome Catie and watchover you and your family. Nick and Dana De Santis
Check out the youtube video of Catie and Mia singing "I Can Only Imagine" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giuqV7ZK5kk
Your in my thoughts and prayers this evening.....
BENEDICTION It's time for me to go I need for you to know This final song is yours the tide between our shores and wherever i may be I will carry you with me You're a brilliant kleidoscope you have colored me with hope AND SHINING ON YOUR FACE I SEE HIS *** GRACE FOR I NEVER WILL FORGET THIS HOUR THAT WE MET and if you believe in His endless love we'll meet again someday above. David is receiving treatment for a recurrent brain tumor. ~www.davidmbailey.com ********************************************************************* I do not remember who I received this from, but thought it spoke so true. Lord, I will hold fast to You and remember: You did not take this life but you received her (how gently and how generously you received her!) You did not will her going, but You accepted her return. You did not cut short her time of growth and happiness on earth, but You will enhance and enrich her time and happiness in Heaven. I will not grieve for what she has lost, I will rejoice for what she has gained. I will not blame You for what happened, but I will thank you for what is happening now. To her, as she knows You in person; to me, as I know You in Spirit. Thank You that Your love can turn tragedy into triumph.
I know Catie continues to smile upon you from heaven. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry for what has happened. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I enjoyed taking care of catie when she was on transplant and It was great to meet the 3 of you.
Catie's story inspired tens of thousands, may the Blessed Virgin, angels, and all the saints meet her at the gates. Requiescat in Pace.
I am so sorry to hear about Catie
Dear O'Brien Family We are so sorry t hear of Catie's passing. She is truly an angel! We pray every night for your family. For us Catie is a miracle that has awaken our true love for God! Our hearts brake that we are not able to come and tell this in person, but hope that this note finds you and gives some comfort! May God Bless Love, Shannon, Mark Nick,Mary,Ethan and Sarah Boyce
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