Truly, God is at work in you.
Tomorrow is a very special day, and there will be great joy and much merriment before and after school. It will be a celebration of love and life, of adventure and opportunities, of the past, present, and future. All throughout the day our family will give thanks to God for creating someone so charming and intelligent, courageous and practical, talented and caring. 
Nick is so many things to so many people, truly a gift to our world. We are so wise to welcome children. It is impossible to imagine our lives without Nick, and his family is grateful for every moment we have been blessed to have him with us. Children grow up so incredibly fast. Nick has been no exception.
The anniversary of Nick's birth makes tomorrow a celebration of life day. Since every day is someone's birthday, every single day of the year is a pro-life celebration day! Why? Because God doesn't create us for nothing.
Wishing Nick a 15th birthday that is in every way
as special and as wonderful as he is,
while thanking God for giving us
the priceless gift of one another.
Blog Post on Nick's 14th birthday in 2011:
What a joy you are!! Nick, you are loved and valued beyond measure.
Nick at the 2011 birthday bash in his honor,hosted by his Oma and Aunt Belinda,
who gave him the Detroit Red Wings jersey as a gift.
Southstreet Skatepark.
Nick with his brother Andre (left), Christmas 2010.
Nick with his triple award-winning apostolate bookfor preteens, at our hometown library.
A time not so long ago.Siblings Nick, Andre, and Alyssa
on the day of Alyssa's Baptism.
Life. It's worth defending.
Blog post on Nick's 13th birthday in 2010:
Happy 13th Birthday, Nick!
On
March 14th, my son Nick will officially become a teenager, although I
suspect he has been one in theory for quite a while now. Having an
older brother and a younger sister gives him the unique perspective of
enjoying the world through his brother's experiences and learning much
while also enjoying the joys inherent to the younger world of his ten
year-old sister.
Nick has a special distinction in our family.
Before Nick was created I was told that he was coming. That advance
knowledge confirms to me that God has good reason for creating every
single person, reason that resonates beyond His great love for us
through which He willed us into being.
It is because of my
knowing of Nick before I knew him that leads me to delight in
everything he does. Nick has so many diverse interests and talents. He
makes friends very easily. Nick is skilled in so many areas that every
single day is a unique and amazing adventure.
May the pictures
in honor of Nick's life witness the tremendous value God places on every
single, unique person. Hopefully they will remind you of your own
talents and interests and your vital role in God's plan for humanity.
Skateboarder, basketball player, ping pong enthusiast.
Adventurous brothers!
Adventurous brothers!
"Some good Christians are in the habit of saying:
'I will make so many acts of the love of God,
so many sacrifices today'"
I like that practice very much." 1
-St. John Vianney
Praying before the Blessed Sacrament at St. Mary of the Hills.
'I will make so many acts of the love of God,
so many sacrifices today'"
I like that practice very much." 1
-St. John Vianney
Praying before the Blessed Sacrament at St. Mary of the Hills.
The important student apostolate.
Nick signing copies of his book, Your Preteen Apostolate
His Wounds are our merits.
Student, author, illustrator, photographer, friend, evangelist.
A fine defender of the Faith - God's warrior!
Man of mystery. 
True candy enthusiast.
"...Be prepared to render anyone a service whenever the opportunity arises..." 2 -St. John Vianney
God's love finds its first expression within the family.Siblings Andre, Nick, and Alyssa
Two teens enjoying music together.Happy Birthday, Nick!
I thank God for creating you and choosing me to be your mother.
I love you forever!
You are an amazing teenager
and will always be God's masterpiece.
God is at work, in each one of us.
God is at work, in each one of us.
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Sources:
1,2. Compiled and Arranged by W.M.B., Thoughts of The Cure' D'Ars (Rockford, IL: Tan Books and Publishers, Inc., 1967), p.34, 76.
Photos Copyright Joseph Karl Publishing.
Sources:
1,2. Compiled and Arranged by W.M.B., Thoughts of The Cure' D'Ars (Rockford, IL: Tan Books and Publishers, Inc., 1967), p.34, 76.
Photos Copyright Joseph Karl Publishing.