One of 18 - NOT Just a Number

Here we are! The final installment of ONE OF 18 - NOT JUST A NUMBER.  Episode 18: Epilogue - The Legacy Continues.

We are launching this grand finale on October 5th to honor the birthday of our beloved Patriarch, John Foster Callaghan. 

We begin with a brief summation of each sibling’s journey thus far. Then, 18 of our parents’ grandchildren share their reflections on being part of our large Callaghan clan.

We then close with a sampling of musical selections from grandchildren and great- grandchildren; a vivid expression of the resounding musical legacy of Mary O’Brien and John F. Callaghan. 

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Credits: Sound Engineer - Chip Kipps | Original Music - Harold Crisman (Grandchild #38) | Produced by Christopher Thomas #12 & Mary Cecelia # 14 | Executive Assistants - Christina Blanek, Kyle Callaghan (Great Grandchild # 26), and Colleen Wright (Grandchild #51)

Episode Seventeen, "O GOD OUR HELP IN AGES PAST" is a tribute to our beloved father, John Foster Callaghan.

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Credits: Sound Engineer - Chip Kipps | Original Music - Harold Crisman (Grandchild #38) | Produced by Christopher Thomas #12 & Mary Cecelia # 14 | Executive Assistants - Christina Blanek, Kyle Callaghan (Great Grandchild # 26), and Colleen Wright (Grandchild #51)

Episode 16 - "There is a Balm in Gilead" honors the life and death of Mary O'Brien Callaghan.

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Credits: Sound Engineer - Chip Kipps | Original Music - Harold Crisman (Grandchild #38) Violin - Sonia Lee | Produced by Christopher Thomas # 12 & Mary Cecelia # 14 | Executive Assistants - Christina Blanek, Kyle Callaghan (Great Grandchild # 26), and Colleen Wright (Grandchild #51)

In Episode Fifteen, we honor our parents’ Golden Wedding anniversary - 50 years of marriage! And our father’s retirement after 62 years as a professional Church Organist and Choir Director.

For a Gallery of Images related to this episode, go to https://www.oneof18notjustanumber.com/episode-fifteen⁠.

Credits: Sound Engineer - Chip Kipps | Original Music - Harold Crisman (Grandchild #38) Violin - Sonia Lee | Produced by Christopher Thomas # 12 & Mary Cecelia # 14 | Executive Assistants - Christina Blanek, Kyle Callaghan (Great Grandchild # 26), and Colleen Wright (Grandchild #51)

In Episode Fourteen we will introduce you to four serious characters with real character. 

In Episode Thirteen “SILVER & A PURE HEART OF GOLD” we celebrate our parents milestone -their 25th wedding anniversary, our Nana Callaghan moves in with us at Manor Road and we honor the unspeakable loss of Eleanor Callaghan.

In Episode 12, THE LAST HURRAH, we will take you on a journey to another big but wonderful move and you meet our precious baby-of-the-family sister, Bridget Louise, # 18 not just a number.

In Episode Ten: "IT'S A DOUBLE HEADER!" you met The Twins, Mary #14 & Joseph #15 who were born exactly a week before Christmas (hence their names).

In Episode Eleven: "A BIG HEART & THE BIG MOVE" you will meet Teresa Maureen #16 - NOT just a number, our big-hearted beautiful sister and we will take you on THE BIG MOVE from the Eastside of Detroit to the Northern suburb of Birmingham. Buckle up because it is quite a ride!

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Credits: Sound Engineer - Chip Kipps | Original Music - Harold Crisman (Grandchild #38) | Produced by Christopher Thomas # 12 & Mary Cecelia # 14 | Executive Assistants - Christina Blanek, Kyle Callaghan (Great Grandchild # 26), and Colleen Wright (Grandchild #51) 

In Episode Ten "It's a DOUBLEHEADER!" You will be introduced to the twins, Mary Cecelia # 14 & Joseph Henry # 15, who were born one week before CHRISTMAS!

Welcome to Episode 9: A TRIPLE THREAT - Clare Frances #11 (curious), Christopher Thomas #12 (keen) & Kevin Martin #13 (clever) - NONE of whom are just a number. We are back in 1949 where our family continues its courageous & epic journey!