Elena and Pat have been blessed with so many great friends. Their friends Shannon and Jessica came to visit the other day and Jessica passed along these beautiful pictures of John Paul.

7 YEARS OLD!

Brian & Collin turned 7 years old on the 13th! On Saturday they had a birthday party with a magician.  Here are some photos I snagged off Claire's cell phone:

An Auntie Visit

Claire & Monica came down from NJ/NY to spend the day with John Paul and Elena.

John Paul was officially baptized (Pat baptized him last week) and confirmed into the Catholic Church today.  He also got to hang out with his older siblings (except Ben who is too young to be in the NICU)

John Paul Kilner

The view from John Paul's room is the National Basilica of Immaculate Conception. What a comfort to have the Blessed Mother in view at all times!

Elena and John Paul

John Paul Kilner was born at 3:30pm on December 6, 2011.  John Paul weighed 8lbs 14oz at birth!  The big boy had a hard time coming out and his arm was broken in the process. Unfortunately, his troubles haven't stopped there.  He is having difficulties in mobility as well as breathing.  He is in the excellent care now of Children's Hospital.  Pat & Elena appreciate everyone's prayers and support.  John Paul was named after Blessed John Paul (Pope John Paul II) and we are asking everyone to pray to him for his intercession.

O Blessed Trinity,

We thank You for having graced the Church with Pope John Paul II and for allowing the tenderness of your Fatherly care, the glory of the cross of Christ, and the splendor of the Holy Spirit, to shine through him.

Trusting fully in Your infinite mercy and in the maternal intercession of Mary, he has given us a living image of Jesus the Good Shepherd and has shown us that holiness is the necessary measure of ordinary Christian life and is the way of achieving eternal communion with you.

Grant us, by his intercession, and according to Your will, that baby John Paul Kilner be restored to good health, hoping that he will soon be numbered among your saints.

Amen

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