In Letters to John Paul, Elena Kilner opens her heart to us; in fact, she bears her very soul as she shares her insights into the significance of the life of her terminally ill son. Words could never adequately describe the suffering she and her husband Pat endured during their ordeal. But, Elena dug deeply into their suffering and discovered beauty and meaning. In her postings, she gives us an intimate look into their family life. She also shares the outpouring of her love for her child and the stirring of her soul as she contemplates what John Paul is going through, what she and her family are going through, indeed what all humanity is going through.