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difficult for him and his wife to raise their five children. After
dedicating seven years of his life to serving God wholeheartedly,
the business collapsed, and the couple suffered financial hardship.
Keith prayed daily, asking God to strengthen his faith and guide him
through the difficult path ahead, allowing him to concentrate on God
and fulfill his purpose. Over the course of the next three years, he
dedicated himself even more to serving God, while working
tirelessly to rebuild the business. Throughout the trials and
tribulations, Keith kept his faith in God and always remained
hopeful that he would receive divine restoration. In the face of
hardship, his heart was filled with immense joy, knowing that God’s
presence was near and the promise would be fulfilled.

2017: Restoration, Archbishop Sylvain Lavoie and Family
History

In 2017, Keith witnessed a remarkable restoration of his
business. God blessed his family with the purchase of a new
business building and home. When Keith and his wife, Tracy,
signed the escrow papers to close on the business property, they
were unaware of the additional commercial property fees
approximately $15,000, which gave them a total closing cost
around $40,000. Tracy worried about losing the property as they
couldn't find an additional $15,000 to deposit into the bank account
in a short time. While driving home that afternoon, Keith told Tracy,
“What God started, He will finish.” Upon returning to their office, an
unexpected $16,000 check was in their mailbox from a client who
purchased goods from their business. The timely arrival of the
check was God’s providence to the couple as they were able to
deposit it on the same day, before the escrow closed the following