About Katie Bell

Stories by Katie

By Katie Bell, 13, Andrea Kirk, , Lisa Schubert,

Most families gather for the holidays. But for the Walters, every day is an important gathering to spend what time they have left as a family. We interviewed Klaus Walter, his wife, Michelle, and his 9-year-old daughter Katie on his 65th birthday. He knows he doesn't have long to live, since being diagnosed four years ago with prostate cancer. Doctors operated, hoping to give him 15 years of

SEEKING COMFORT

By Lisa Schubert, , Katie Bell, 13, , , Mindy Hughbanks, , Andrea Kirk, 4, Michelle Brunner, 12

Support groups Rainbow Seekers, a program sponsored by St. Vincent Stress Center, helps 5- to 11-year old kids cope with the death of a loved one. Six discussion group sessions deal with topics like memories, coping, family sharing and self-esteem. For teens, St. Vincent Stress Center offers Building Bridges. A one-day seminar teaches participants about grief and explores their feelings. For