A Wellington family is, quite literally, hoping for a miracle this Christmas after being dealt a heart-breaking double blow. The double whammy has understandably left the family in shock, but they hope that by telling their story, others might be spared similar heartbreak. READ MORE: Mum-to-be in tears over sweet surprise at 20-week ultrasoundMaria Patelesio with her son RJ in happier times. A fortnight later however, Patelesio's health took a serious turn for the worse. Patelesio's youngest child, son RJ ​, had been complaining of pain in his pelvis area.

Source: Stuff December 20, 2022 00:31 UTC