Towards the end of Kevin’s battle, I went through a troubled pregnancy and loss my son Ethan at 36 weeks old, two months before Kevin passed away.
When you experience despair and hardship, terrible loss and grief, you look for help in many places and one of the places that strenghtened my faith and eased my pain was in the example that Kevin set. He had such dignity and beautiful grace that I often pray to Kevin to thank him for the impact he had on me and ask for continued strength.
Thank you Healeys for sharing Kevin with us.
Kevin left footprints on our hearts. They are permanently etched in stone and will forever have an effect on our lives…Thank you Kevin, thank you Ann
Every complaint I have is meaningless. Every day I think about how much Kevin suffered for so long, courageously. With three healthy children, anything I regard a ‘problem’ is simply ridiculous. I will always admire Kevin and his family for their strength and faith.
I was lucky enough for Kevin to be a part of my family. I didn’t see him much, but i have never been so affected by anyone else, ever. I know now that life is too short to just sit around and not do anything. 20 years and 11 days is all Kevin needed to convey his message, and he sure did.
I miss him so much that it hurts, but I just remember that LIFE IS SHORT! and I will see him again someday.
[: I love you.
I was reminded by Kevin’s fight to NOT waste so much time and to regard every day as a gift. THANK YOU, Kevin.
There is only so much that can be learned in the classroom.
The classroom is a place for going through the motions, and real life is where those motions turn into reality. We often forget theology in times of crisis, but what has happened here has well changed the course of each life Kevin touched. He altered the view of theology and life itself for so many people.
In his own, very public, suffering we saw a very human side of theology, one of pain, one of anguish. Jesus himself went through much pain on the cross for us and, as Kevin did, died in a way where he gave that suffering to help those whom he loved.
Kevin taught me more about morality than his father did so many years ago. He taught me faith better than the many teachers I have had because his always strong faith led me to a better life.
Kevin, you will not be forgotten and the path you have led me too makes me eternally grateful for your public trials.
God bless Healey family, your son is right up there with the Saints now.
Sometimes, perspective is the greatest gift you can offer in a time of sadness and grief. In many varied ways, Kevin and his family have deeply touched our lives. To help each other put our suffering in perspective, please share your thoughts, and read the thoughts of others on how they were touched by the Healey’s. If you have learned something big use the link above to submit your own thoughts…or if what you have learned is a quick thought, post it using the form on the right column of this page. If you have written, photographed, or otherwise reflected on what Kevin has meant to you, please share it here. Photos, images, writings, graphics…send the all in, we will share them here.
We all (myself and the Healey’s) felt that it is time for the community of friends to share their own thoughts and memories about Kevin. Now that you have heard our story, we want to hear and see yours. Please take some time to share with us. Upload a photo, share a story, memory, or a reflection on how Kevin and his journey influenced your life.
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