A Mortal Angel

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.

How am I supposed to just let go of this?

I sat on our loveseat and closed my eyes, resting my head on the back of the cushion. The details of Kade’s birth washed over me. This did nothing to soothe the anger rumbling under my skin. There was too much anger and resentment and I didn’t know how I would move past these feelings toward Kade’s biological mother.

With the recognition of my dark thoughts and feelings toward Kade’s mother, the words came to me.

She is my daughter, too and her life wasn’t as easy as yours.

Before I could stop it, an image of Christ followed the words. I saw ribbons of flesh dangling from His body and bruises that painted His skin in blacks and blues from the brutal whippings and torture inflicted upon Him by the men He had atoned for in the Garden of Gethsemane.

Yet, instead of anger or hatred, He had said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”

From the moment Kade Wetzel was born, his life was an uphill climb. Following a horrific brain injury at birth, he battled cerebral palsy and daily pain all his life. Despite his pain, Kade Wetzel not only had a smile on his face but also taught his family and those around him to rely on the Savior, Jesus Christ.


Kade’s adopted mother, Kim, would witness miracles unfold in lonely hospital rooms. She would see angels sent to help the family physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Kade’s journey was one of hope, faith, charity, and love. Though his journey met an unexpected twist, he was able to spread these messages without speaking a single word.