Catherine

My Life with a Saint: Introduction – This is the beginning of the story of our life with Catherine Therese Hahn. She’s funny, ornery, stubborn, and channel of grace for our entire family. The road never gets easier but it’s a beautiful journey with this little saint. Consider joining us, we’d love to have you along…

Who Sinned? – In this reflection I share the agony, grief, anger, and struggles of learning that my first daughter would have special needs.

Considering Options – In this reflection I share the joy of Catherine’s ultrasound and the shock and disgust we felt when the doctor (not our regular doctor) offered “options”.

I do! – In this reflection I share what has sustained us throughout our marriage, especially when facing the struggles of having a child who has special needs.

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made – In this reflection I share our visit-tour of Nationwide Children’s Hospital and how through modern technology (echocardiogram) we get to see that Catherine, and all of us, are Fearfully and Wonderfully Made.

Glimpses of God – In this reflection I share that I am not only the father of a special needs child but a brother to one as well and how each one is a unique glimpse of the love of God.

Today’s Gospel Reading – In this reflection I share my preparation with my brother, Father Hahn, for Catherine’s birth and the amazing Gospel reading for that day.

Catherine’s Birth – This post details her birth, Baptism, and transfer to the NICU at Nationwide Children’s Hosptial

A book that changed the World – In this chapter I reflect on the events that lead to my wife and I meeting (hint: online during the ancient days of dial-up) and how God works in ways we cannot understand this side of Heaven.

Our First Night in the NICU – This was one of the most trying and terrifying nights of our lives. We prayed, wept, and prayed some more. Nothing prepares you to see your tiny baby attached to so many machines.

Brick by Brick – Sometimes work is the best way to take your mind off of a stressful situation. This is project the boys and I worked on while Catherine was in the NICU