I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for all the prayers and support you have extended to my brother Dan and his wonderful wife
Annie. Their journey has been nothing short of a miracle, and I feel compelled to share the incredible news with you all.
Last week, my brother and sister-in-law were blessed with the birth of
identical twin girls. The pregnancy was difficult, fraught with challenges, and required the twins to be delivered early at 34 weeks. But through it all, their faith, strength, and love for their children have been unwavering. Praise God, both girls are more than 4 pounds and, despite their early arrival, are perfectly healthy.
I am overjoyed to introduce to you our beautiful twin girls, Margaret Mary
and Philomena Josephine. They are a true miracle in every sense of the word, and we cannot thank God enough for their safe arrival into this world. With these two new little blessings, our family has now been graced with
five girls with Down Syndrome — a number that is beyond what any of us could have ever expected or imagined.
In fact, to have five children with Down Syndrome
in a family of 26 grandchildren is considered statistically impossible. The odds of such a scenario happening are an astounding 1 in 150 billion. This, in itself, is a testimony to the miraculous nature of these little lives. When we consider the incredible nature of this gift, we can only conclude that it is truly
a miracle — a miracle of God’s love and grace.
Our family is deeply blessed by these five beautiful girls, each of whom brings their own unique light into the world. Each one of them is a treasure, and as their family, we are honored to care for them, support them, and witness the joy they bring into our lives. Margaret Mary and Philomena Josephine are already showing us what true beauty, courage, and strength look like. Their arrival into the world is a reminder to us all of the extraordinary love and purpose that every life carries, no matter how it begins.
The gift of these twin girls has inspired awe and gratitude in all of us, and we feel incredibly blessed by the way God continues to work in our lives. To know that these two little souls have entered the world healthy and strong, against all odds, is a source of pure joy. They are a living reminder that
God’s plans are far greater than anything we can comprehend, and sometimes, His miracles come in ways we least expect.
As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, I want to take this opportunity to give thanks for the miracles that have unfolded in our family. We are profoundly grateful for the health and well-being of Margaret Mary and Philomena Josephine, and for the love and support we have received from all of you during this journey. Your prayers have meant the world to us, and we know that God has heard every one of them.
This Thanksgiving, we are reminded of the many blessings that surround us, the ones that are visible and the ones that are invisible, the ones we can hold in our arms and the ones we hold in our hearts. We are grateful for
family, for faith, and for the love of God, which never falters and never wavers.
It is difficult to put into words the depth of gratitude that fills our hearts. The love we have for these girls, and the incredible gift they are to our family, is immeasurable. As we reflect on the challenges we’ve faced and the miracles that continue to unfold, we are filled with hope, joy, and profound peace.
I also want to take a moment to express my deepest thanks to my brother Dan and his wife Annie. Their strength and devotion throughout this journey have been a testament to their unwavering faith in God and their love for their children. They have been truly remarkable, and we are all so proud of them as parents. Margaret Mary and Philomena Josephine could not have asked for more loving, caring parents.
In closing, I ask that you continue to keep our family in your prayers. As we move forward with our new, growing family, we ask for continued strength, health, and guidance from God. And, as always, we ask that you remember the miracle of life and the incredible blessings that each of us receives, no matter how big or small.
From all of us, I wish you a Blessed Thanksgiving filled with love, gratitude, and the peace that comes from knowing God’s love is always with us.
