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We're on a mission from God.

And so are you!

We are pleased and very humbled to report that many have joined us in sharing Celeste's message. Beautiful endorsements from amazing people follow.

"How can suffering benefit someone else let alone me? Redemptive suffering is at the heart of the Christian faith: Christ's death is of eternal benefit to all of us. Further, any linking of our own sufferings with that sublime offering of Christ also brings benefit. How is it that we can claim this? Only by faith. Cathy Adamkiewicz writes movingly of the birth, life, and death of her third daughter, seventh child. And it has been a redemptive life. Cathy demonstrates the fruitfulness of a solid Catholic faith: not only has it been productive in the lives of seven wonderful children; not only is it clearly a counter-sign to the contraceptive world view so prevalent these days; but it also can cause a father, Aaron, to carry that small coffin to the altar as an offering which transforms those who witness. Cathy has written a story infused with her own baptismal virtues: faith, hope, and, what will last forever, love." The Most Reverend Earl Boyea, formerly Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit, now bishop of the Diocese of Lansing, Michigan

"By sharing her journey of faith through the heartbreaking loss of her daughter, Cathy reveals the heart of God: he brings joy in the midst of sorrow, peace in the center of trial, and love in the depth of loss. She shares the richness of the purpose of each life, which is part of the legacy her daughter leaves us all. Highly recommended." Kimberly Hahn, author of Chosen and Cherished: Biblical Wisdom for Your Marriage

"Because your story is at once intimately personal, yet universal, I believe that your audience is a broad one - Catholic, Protestant, Jew, Muslim, even non-religious. It has much to teach about not just suffering and death, but the meaning of life." Dr. Mark Latkovic, Professor of Moral Theology, Sacred Heart Major Seminary, Detroit

"Honestly, I'm speechless. This book doesn't have a specific market, because everybody is in the market. Everybody needs to read this book. I want my prayer group to read it. I want my husband to read it. I want my friends to read it. I want my daughter to read it. This is the first time I've actually seen a way to get through to her so that she will view her 'ordeal' as a blessing." Patti Monroe-Mohrenweiser, artist and parent of a heart surgery survivor

"Words fail me and I find I am not able to adequately express the impact your experience and your beautiful words had and continue to have on me. Suffice it to say - this is a powerful and beautiful message and I am overcome to think of the many, many people who will be able to share in this experience and this astounding journey by reading your book." Joanne Dupuis, RN, coordinator of the Cardiac Transplant program of Children's Hospital of Michigan

"Broken and Blessed is a story of a mother's pain of having an infant born with serious health problems. By sharing this deeply personal journey, Catherine provides understanding, support and strength to anyone who must watch helplessly as a precious loved one struggles for life. Catherine takes the reader where true healing requires coming to terms with a God who chooses our path in life in spite of our protests when the burden feel too heavy. Yet, even in the midst of pain, Catherine finds laughter, joy, and little celebrations, and still, she finds peace with God."Patti Armstrong, co-author of The Amazing Grace series published by Ascension Press.