Denver Catholic

14 AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2025 | DENVER CATHOLIC c c Grace B Grit I Action Nestled three miles from the Nebraska state line in Holyoke, Karin and Randy Kramer raise cattle, operate a feedlot and grow corn on farmland that's been in the family for more than 50 years. Fifteen years ago, t wo of their sons returned to work on the farm, and now five grandchildren are growing up where their fathers once did. "We were so lucky that our sons were able to come back to the farm and join us. It's been a blessing to have both of them here with my grandchildren," Karin said. Her days are full of the sights and sounds of farm life, and underlying it all is God's presence. "It's an incredible place to be faithful," she said. "Even during a hailstorm, when you know this year might not be great, you just trust — God's still working." Decades ago, their faith was tested when their 18-month-old son, who was born on the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, was diagnosed with a neuroblastoma. It was the 1980s, a time when effec- tive treatment options were limited. Amid their suffering, God intervened directly. Karin recalled feeling "bumped" when no one was around, only later realizing it was a holy nudge during prayer, convincing her that God was gently asking her to release her son. Her son passed away the next day, on All Souls' Day. "Rather than getting angry or mad, we realized he was taking care of our boy," Karin recalled. "It is something that has kept us very faithful." Join our Catholic brothers and sisters in making the life-affirming decision to save and heal lives as an act of compassion and charity. For information on organ, eye and tissue donation and to register as a donor, please visit www.DonateLifeColorado.org "Organ donation is a testimony of love for our neighbor." — His Holiness Pope Francis LOVE FOR YOUR NEIGHBOR

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