Guestbook
805 entries.
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.
Dear O'brien family, I know I have not met any of you, and I don't know if I ever will. However, I was a student of KC's and I have been praying for you all for months. The other night, I was up very late- I don't remember why- and had the sudden need to pray the rosary. I found out the other day that the time I was praying was just as Catie went to heaven. I hope you know how Catie has touched my life without meeting her in person. I truly believe that her powerful miracle working in heaven has already begun- even stronger than it was here on earth. I weep with you, but for that, I try to rejoice. Thank you for your little girl. Yours in grief and love, Michelle
I am hoping - (and praying that this storm does not interfere) to drive to Mechanicsburg tomorrow evening - if there is anyone from the Lehigh Valley who would like a ride, please contact me by ASAP @ smp75@msn.com Christine and Kevin ~ holding you ever so close to my heart. with much love, Sylvia
Dear O'Brien Family - I am so very sorry for the loss of Catie. I learned about Catie from a mutual friend, Leslie Peters and have been following her story since she asked me to pray for her this summer. I cannot tell you how much reading about your faith and Catie's has inspired me as a Christian wife and mother and for that I thank you for your vulnerability and honesty in your updates. A verse from Deut. keeps coming to mind to share with you that has gotten me through some difficult times. It is actually the first verse I ever memorized - "The eternal God is your refuge and underneath are His everlasting arms." Let Him just hold you up during this time and know that He now holds Catie as well.
Kevin, Christine and family, We just want to wrap our arms around your family and somehow ease the pain that you are feeling. Catie was an *** girl and my life will never be the same because I had the joy of meeting her. Brayden and I will never forget that first day at St. Jude's when we met you and were charmed by that smile of hers. You are in our hearts and prayers constantly. Much love, The Rydell Family Bob, Brenda, Brayden, Brynnan and Blair
I so very sorry to hear about your lose. I have never had the oppurtinity to meet Catie. However I did meet her thru you physical theropist eyes. She came to our office to see if we could help provide Catie with leg braces, which some how we where able to and they fit Catie almost perfect. The PT shared Caties story with us and this touched out hearts. Our prays go out to your family,
I just read your entire journey today... Please know that you have changed me in a way i cant explain. You have taught me to be a better mother. Your strength in god is ***. You are truely an inspiration. PEACE
I wanted to offer my deepest condolences on the passing of your beautiful daughter, Catie. I just read her story in today's newspaper, and my heart is breaking for your family. May God be with your entire family as you grieve during this time. Catie was a beautiful little girl. God bless.
My name is Dillon Stickle and I am a student at Bethlehem Catholic. I have been hearing of Catie's stroy through my Teacher, Ms. DeSanto. We have been praying for Katie ever since we found out. I am sorry for your loss, but she is in less pain, and is happier than ever in heaven. Again, I will pray for all of you in grieving for Catie.
Dear O
To the Family of Mary Catherine O'Brien, So sorry to learn about the lost of your Dear Loved One, Catie. Please know that so many people share your grief with you during this difficult time of sorrow. Please accept my deepest condolences as we await the time when Jesus Christ will awaken all of those who have fallen asleep in death. (John 11:41-44) Sincerely, J. Moore
Hi Catie, i just would like to greet you as well as all your wonderful family from Paris... I still remember your visit and i still feel so much emotion...you all are in my mind! Ciao.
I will continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless :)
Our daughter, Kaitlyn (Katie) Hower, is in Kindergarten at St Joes this year. Our family did not know of Catie's illness untl Christmas when we saw her at the school program. I prayed for Catie and your family on January 13th at 10am when she went into the baths. My deepest sympathies to your entire family for the loss of your beautiful daughter. I also rejoyce for her being called home to Jesus. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you. The Hower family
Kevin, Christine & Family I am thinking of you all. God Bless.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I have been following Catie's Story and it has touched my heart deeply as well as many others. She was an *** girl. Please accept my condolences.
We are so sorry. We are friends of Jane and George but feel like we know you from your updates. It's clear that God has poured out graces on your family in abundance. We are praying for Him to continue to give you comfort, strength and peace. Sincerely, The Zaio Family, South Carolina
I knew KC when I lived in PA and went to St. Janes church. I'm praying that you all know God's love and comfort during these times. Hannah-Paintsville KY
Dear O'Brien Family, Catie is such a beautiful angel! And although we miss her dearly, she will always be a wonderful inspiration to many. May you find peace and comfort knowing how many hearts she has touched in her short life. We will never forget that beautiful smile! :)
Although i only recently heard about Catie on Plurk & SQPN Daily Breakfast I feel so sad as i parent that would be the hardest thing to happen.
I was incredibly saddened to hear the news that Catie had journeyed from life to eternal life. I am absolutely convinced that she is not only with our Lord, but she has now become an unstinting intercessor for all of her friends on this earth. Inspired by her staggering spirituality I know that all of the folks to whom I related her story will be praying assiduously for her salvation, and for her eventually being declared a saint of the Church. The enduring strengh of her Mom and Dad, along with her brothers and sisters, most certainly affords me, along with many others, much hope as we confront, evermore, the reality of our own mortality. My daughter Kim related that you asked for me. I am so honored that you remembered me. If my schedule were not packed on Thursday, I most certainly would have joined the other clerics on the alter for the funeral Mass. I will be offering special prayers on Thursday for Catie and her family. May the Lord bless and keep all of Catie's family in His loving care. Lovingly in Christ, Dr. Conroy
As little Sydney sported her "turquoise" hat to church on Sunday in remembrance of Catie, we could feel Catie smiling down upon us from up above. She will always be a wonderful inspiration. May you find peace and comfort in knowing how many people she has touched. Heaven has gained a beautiful angel. We love you very much and your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Apparently heaven had a shortage of beautiful angels so Catie was needed. I lost a son @ 6 weeks of age, I can't even imagine losing a child of her age. :cry
Hugs and many prayers to you during this difficult time in your lives. Thank you for your strength and courage. And most importantly, thank you for your great testimonial of faith in our Lord. God bless you.
I had just heard about Catie and her story on today's Daily Breakfast podcast. I will attend mass today and offer it to Catie and especially to her family and friends. May God give them the strength to carry on during this most difficult time of their lives. May they provide comfort and support to one another.
I have shared Catie's journey and story with friends and family. Thanks you for the journal of faith. My heart is heavy for your loss and the sadness you feel. I will continue to pray for the O'Brein Family. Peace be with you all!
To the O'Brien and Closkey families - You are in the thoughts and prayers of me and my family. Thank you so much for sharing your incredible journey with us. I know it has helped many people to grow in faith, trust, patience and much more. We have been praying for Catie since June and my 7-year old son, when he was on the phone with my mom on Sunday, said "I have some sad news that's going to break your heart a little bit." A lot of hearts are saddened, but happy for Catie at the same time, for her eternal life has begun!
I am so very sorry for your loss. I had come upon Catie's story just a few weeks ago. I haven't had time to read all the entries yet, but I plan to do so. Her story has certainly touched my heart. I know and understand what it is like to lose someone you love dearly and my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Just know that Catie will always be with you all in spirit. I never had the chance of meeting you all, but would have loved to.
We're so sorry for your loss...
I'm so very sorry to hear about your loss- you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers and heaven has been blessed with one more angel to watch over us.
Discover more from Catie's Wish Foundation
Subscribe to get the latest posts to your email.
