say a little prayer.
the boys on the left, Chris and James MacKenzie, were in a very serious car accident. please take a second and appreciate their gigantic smiles and wonderful demeanor. if you would call upon your god, source of light, totem, absolute being, prime mover or just reach within yourself and cultivate all of the love and energy you can. then send it in their direction. these kids and their family are very, very, very dear to me.
i know the photo choice seems pretty ridiculous, but these twins manage to have the most fun out of anyone in any social situation. chris and james claim the prime seats at the midnight slip and slide, they are the most energetic players on the lacrosse field and they catch the best waves during their surf sessions.
abby, tabby, blair, chris and james …. we love you. so so so much!
chris and james, please hang in there. you can drop in on me on every wave for the rest of eternity.
chris looking at dreamy at my longboard jam last year
james killing it the same day.
sending my love and prayers up north.
Although I do not know them, I am must definitely praying to our God for healing, comfort and strength to the entire family and all involved in this tragic accident! ~there IS power in prayer!!! Cindy Sewall
thanks for reading cindy! there is so much power in prayer <3
thanks kelsey! it means A LOT! i will convey to your love to the boys when i get to visit <3
I too, do not know the boys personally but have known them through my 16 year old daughter. I love the pictures and beautiful words to go along with…. I send my deepest thoughts and prayers to the brave family, dear friends and relatives. Stay strong all, miracles happen in the power of prayer.
Stay strong, Chris and James. You two are so strong, we all know you can pull through this. We love you, and we will all be praying for you two.
thanks for the reply brittany, we all love these boys so so so much. it is great seeing such a healthy and emphatic response. keep praying!
I have known Chris and James since our days in Newport Hockey and am in such shock and disbelief that this has happened to such fine young men. I am sending every ounce of energy, prayer and postive thoughts for both of them to heal fully. They are both great boys and have a fabulous family. My heart goes out to all of them. Saying prayers for them. My thoughts also for Tabitha and Blair and Gabby…
I raised up the boys this morning in church and our church is praying for them and all involved.
Our hearts ache for the MacKensie family we have been not stop praying for all of them since we had heard of this tragic accident. Hopefully knowing that all their friends hold them in their hearts and minds will bring them comfort and strength to get through this very difficult time.
Sincerely Linda Dutra
thanks alyssa and chris for linking my blog to your generous donation website. i just wanted to put a little disclaimer down here – my blog is mature and satirical in nature. this post, while sincere and taken from the depths of my heart, is probably a diamond in the rough among the contents of my blog. however, i do write about things that i care about. and i REALLY care about these boys. so please take that into account before you peruse the rest of my website. xo
dont stop praying for chris and james!
This is a fantastic tribute to my nephews. Thank you for this blog. I am starting a carepage from Hasbro for daily updates on their status. If you would like to add the link to your blog, please let me know. They are fighters and are going to make it through this. James is awake and talking today..
Melissa Julian (The boys aunt)
James and Chris..Abby, Tabby and Blair,
Our hearts are full with prayer and positive energy for your family and all involved. We are sending light, love and encouragement
for the healing for you all. We have not stopped praying or thinking about you. God is with you all.
Melissa, How do link to the blog? Please give Tabitha my love I am praying for all of you.
Jenn Trainor Gardner
Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
thank you Melissa! I can name a dozen girls my age anxiously awaiting their 18th birthday
Lord knows your nephews are blessed with the brains and the looks. Your family is so amazing <3 jennifer, cut and paste this hyperlink: http://katiekupcake.com/2011/10/23/say-a-little-prayer/
Is there any way to attach the link to this page to receive the updates or create a facebook page just for their care? I know their are so many people that care about the boys and just want to know how they are doing. I am praying each day and know that they are going to make it through this. Sending postive thoughts their way. With much love to all of them. The Maggiacomo Family
Trish, Michael, Matthew, Michael, and Ariel
Hello Trish, I had no idea that my personal blog entry would be linked to the donation page for the boys. Unfortunately, I am trying to juggle school and work so I do not feel like I am the girl to rely on for consistent, accurate updates. However, I would shoot an e-mail to Peter Razza (pepsbro@aol.com) his grandson Kyle is very close with Chris and James. Peter may be able to start this page, or he may be able to enlist someone who can. Melissa Kramer Julian is Chris & James’ aunt. She has been posting updates on facebook. I am sure you can type in her name on FB and shoot her a message. There may be some sort of official page started, but I can not find it.
I will share everything that I can!
I love chris more than anything, i can not wait to see him because i know he will wake up, he is such a strong person and same with james. there in my prayers. i was horrified when i heard what happened. keep on praying<3<3
Sending tons of love and support Chris and James we are all praying for you and your family. You are both two beautiful, strong and healthy young men we know you will pull through this and you have your loving family and great friends who have already begun great efforts for you – you have our hearts this entire community is here for you both and your loving family!
Blair, Tabitha and Abby huge hugs to you all!!
beautiful work katie and the picture choices are perfect….
i only met the boys this past summer and they already touched my life. in the short time that i’ve known them i’ve come to see they posses such an incredible energy full of life and an unbreakable spirit. whether they are messing up all my well organized sunglasses at the shop or hunting me downtown they always make it entertaining. if anyone can pull through this tragedy its these boys…..my prayers are with them. <3
Miss Katie – well put, beautiful girl! Not sure any of us could put it better – thanks girl! xo
Although I dont know the family, my daughter Taylor does know the boys…we will be sending all our prayers and thoughts to the family at this most difficult time The O’Malley Family
I don’t know the MacKenzie family but a friend of mine does. All my prayers to Chris and James for a full recovery, to their family for guidance and strength, and to all of those who know and love them for being their for them during this incredibly trying time. Blessings and light to you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Tabby, please call me for any little chore that you need done. Katie and I so want to help your family in any way possible. Elaine Egan
Tabby, Please call me if you need any little errend done. Katie and I so want to help your family in any way we can. We love you. Elaine Egan
I still remember playing with James and Chris when we were 3 and 4 years old. I know my cousins are strong and will pull through this. This is a great tribute to them. Keeping them in my prayers and thoughts always.
Steph (Cousin)
Very sad news.
Prayers, thoughts and waves out to the boys and family involved. Stay strong
I have 2 sons at Hendricken, one of whom knows these boys well and played lacrosse with them. Although I do not know them directly, this tragedy has touched many of us in the Hendricken community.
I have been praying and thinking of these boys nonstop.
James and Chris, we are all pulling for you. Ryan has already written your initials on his racing flats and is thiking of you constantly.
Get well soon!
With your initials emblazened across the front of his racing flats, Ryan ran to a first place finish in the JV Cross Country State Meet. He said before the race that he was not going to let you boys down and during the race he dug down deep thinking of you guys, passed the guy in front of him and won.
You two will win too.
Still sending prayers your way.
Praying very hard for these boys and hoping that each day brings good news on their progress! Thanks for the blog.
Amazing! Keeping my nephews in my prayers. They are both strong and healthy and with all the love support and prayers they will both pull through..big hugs and kisses to Chris, James, Abby, Blair, Tabitha, Melisa and Nanna too! Stay Strong…Always in my prayers.
Auntie Robin
James and Chris-
The Gregg Griffin family from Southampton, NY- Sandy, Gregg and Griff, send our love and prayers to both of you. Although we have never met, we know your wonderful parents through my brother Skip, sis-in-law Nancy and nephews, Morgan and Henry.
We think of you every minute of every day. Please keep up the fight to get better and come home soon. You have a long road ahead of you but just know that you have a lot of love and support from friends, family and your community-
and even people like us; who you have never met!
We hope to meet you soon and see those handsome smiling faces.
xoxo and prayers
Diana, Allie,Seth, and myself all send our love and positive energy to the boys and their family. It sucks that something so terrible happens to a couple of the nicest kids I know.
Blair coached my son in lacrosse for years. He is a role model and although I don’t know the boys well, my son and daughter do, I can only imagine they are much like Blair. Praying constantly…the Traeger family.
Although I don’t know the boys, Tabitha is one of my oldest and dearest friends. Our paths have crossed since junior High School. Our prayers are with all of you- Family and friends included. If they are anything like thier mother that will fight like hell to get through this.
Much Much love- Jennifer Trainor Gardner
We’ve known Chris and James since way back, when they were little tykes playing on Newport Hockey with my son, Eric. They were dubbed The Hanson Brothers and it was great fun watching them skate. I tell everyone that if anyone can take a hit, it’s a hockey player! I have complete faith that James and Chris will pull through this terrible ordeal. They’re young and strong…no worries. My families hearts go out to Blair,Tabitha, and Abby. I cannot even begin to imagine what you are going through. Know that everyone is taking a minute to say a prayer for a speedy recovery. Love Jenny, Eric, and Marissa Eaken and Jack Boyd
My son goes to Hendricken although I do not know the boys personally. My heart goes out to the boys and their family. My thoughts and prayers and those of the entire Hendricken community go out to the family. God bless them.
Our prayers and positive thoughts are with the boys and all of the MacKenzie family. Our family all prayed for them at church yesterday and will continue each day! The Griffiths Family
We don’t know you boys but we sure are pulling for you — praying with all our might! The Kanes, Middletown
I do not know Chris or James but I have been praying for them to pull through this tragic ordeal , My heart and prayers go out to the entire family. And can’t wait to hear positive news of their progress !!
Nancy Kent
God bless Chris & James and the whole family. Have not stopped praying for them since we heard of the accident. My sister & brother-in-law are friends of Blair and Tabitha. Katie, you are a very good friend to them and they are lucky to have someone like you pulling for them and encouraging them. I hope and pray that someday soon they will both be able to thank you and give you a big hug in person! My positive thoughts and prayers are all headed down to Rhode Island.
Joanie Giblin McCabe
We don’t know the MacKenzie family, but a friend does. We have been praying and sending healing thoughts to Chris & James and praying for strength and courage to their sister and parents. The West Family.
Chris and James,
I remember when I first meet you boys at Hendricken your freshman year on JV hockey. You guys were some tough kids out there on the ice and playing with you was extremely fun. Not only was it hockey your freshman year but when you made JV lacrosse as well we had yet another season to have a great time. Through those sports and surfing you guys have made impacts on so many peoples lives including our friends. Hope you both to have a strong recovery.
Prayers to you boys and your family. I will see you when I get back from break.
We are sending all the positive energy we can from the Rocky Mountains. I went to RWC with Blair, and have not met his boys, but feel like I know them. Please know that we are thinking about the family, and feel helpless because we are so far away, and thanks to all his great friends back there to get them through this. Please keep us posted…
Kelly & Jude Behn
Chris and James
The Helme family is thinking of you every moment and praying for your recovery. You have touched many hearts and everyone in your community is pulling for you guys. Stay strong and we are confident you will fight your way through this.
Love – Henry, Morgan, Nancy and Skip
I just made a donation.
Chris and James,Tabitha, Blair and Abby we are sending our prayers, love and positive energy to your family. Chris and James are so young and vibrant.. we just know they’ll pull through this. With all of our love – Gregg,Jane Brit and Pete Weatherby.
We are praying hard for you… every moment God puts your faces in my mind and I know He is there with you, every moment of the day. One of my favorite verses from the Bible is: But those who wait on the LORD will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31
Hang in there… with much love,
Ana Barend
Dear God give strenght and healing to Chris and James and bless all those who are there to help them. you are in my prayers.
Patricia xoxo
I heard your story from my sister Sonia Caron
I don’t personally know this family but my thoughts and prayers are headed their way. Miracles happen every day through the power of prayer, love, and support.
We know of the boys through our daughter who is friends with them. We send them the pwoer of prayer for a quick and healthy recovery. Our family recently experienced the power of prayer and the positive affect that it can have on someone who is ill. We know that the power of such prayer will also enable James and Chris to win this battle. God Bless to them and their family.
The Higgins family of Bristol, RI
My daughter grew up surfing at second beach with Chris and James. I have enjoyed watching them all grow over the years. Our prayers go out to the MacKenzie family. They are in our prayers everyday. Wishes for a strong recovery. God bless you all during this difficult time.
Natalie, Kaylin and Shea
Praying for you and hope that your boys Chris and James will have a healthy recovery. Miracles can happen every day.
I dont know the boys personally however my cousin’s daughter worked with them and I would like my thoughts and prayers to the boys and their family. I hope for a full recovery.
-Tina
Prayers from Michigan! My daughter Lindsey worked with the boys this summer and we are heartbroken to hear of this tragedy, Praying for the boys and the family and the others involved:( God Bless you all, Sincerely Sherry P
I do not know these young men, or their family, but that doesn’t mean my heart isn’t broken. From the moment i heard about this tragedy, i have been praying and thinking about them. I pray that our Heavenly Father grants strength to the boys’ parents as they cope with this unimaginable, horrific nightmare which is now their reality. I pray that these young men fight through this ordeal and emerge strong and healthy. I would find a tiny bit of comfort having some update from time to time as i cannot believe how many times each and every day i stop and think, then pray, for all of them. May God be with you all.
We have had the pleassure of meeting James and Chris, through our daughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with these young men and their family during this difficult time. They have constantly been on our minds, and we have been praying for this family everyday.
Julie and John Pinto
Sending prayers for a full recovery for these boys and strength and peace for all involved!! My niece Lindsey worked with these guys.
God Bless from North Carolina……..Mary B.
The Mackenzie family is in our prayers and thoughts daily. This is the unimaginable to deal with as a parent or friend.
We will continue to send strength and hope to all who have been affected with this tragic accident.
The Mey Family, Walter Kirsten Avery and Charlie
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I do not know James and Chris, but as a mom of twins boys, my hopes and prayers are that these twins have a full recovery and may God give strength and hope to the entire family and those who have been affected by such a tragic happening!
MaryAnne Miller Allan
My daughter was in a car accident som 13 years ago. she was 15 and suffered tramatic brain damage leaving her quadraplegic and unable to speak. But the prayers of so many people I believe kept her with us… and the love and generosity of family, friends and so many people I don’t even know made it possible for her to stay and live with us… I hope and pray that your beloved children, your boys, your sons are held safe in Gods hands. I pray that he give you strength and determination to be steadfast in this battle and may he give you precious friends and family that you may have a shoulder to cry on……Let the love that surounds you all fill thier hearts and heal their bodies… I pray that for the best for them and you…. God Bless…….
I went to RWC with Blair and although I don’t know his boys, I am so saddened by this tragedy. I am saying prayers and keeping you all in my thoughts! May God bless and keep you in these difficult times!
I know their Dad, Blair and many of his friends. I’ve heard him talk admirable about his wife and family. Although I never met his wife or children I appreciate the pics to see how closely they resemble there Dad.
My prayers continue for the family!