The envy they felt for their relatives and friends was justified because through them they relived memories of what could have been.

Although the couple was subjected to a difficult test, they both willingly conformed to God’s wish and felt within the Saint a fear of God to whom they directed their faithful and continuous prayers in order for their desires to be granted.

As soon as the child was born, model Christians that they were, they regenerated their son to the life of grace, through holy Baptism. Following the indications they received, they named him Cono, symbol of perfection and like a giant he would pass through his brief existence.

They nourished a special love for Cono and multiplied their care for him so that he would grow to be good. They kept him away from any danger that could have scarred the grace that flowed from his heart and were well aware that the principle and most important task of Christian parents was to teach their child and give him a good education, and to this they were always faithful.

Under the provident and cautious guide of his parents, particularly that of Igniva, Cono was developing like the light of heaven and when one would approach him, he brightened and illuminated like the scent and splendor of his beautiful soul. From the beginning, he manifested strong sentiments of compassion as if God were the warm palpitations of his heart and the dominant thought in his mind.

His mother took every advantage to speak to him of God. The fertile and blooming valley, the golden dawn, the rose colored sunsets, the religious translations of Diano were all gracious occasions for her to elevate his heart to God. Cono was a vigilant keeper of his candor and he attentively watched his company and his leisure time. He did his most to implant in his soul a sincere and profound devotion to the Blessed Virgin that was the shining star of his existence.

Igniva and her husband looked constructively and were touched by their little Cono, who enthused them with his precious virtue.

By now, they were secure of an enlightened old age and comforted by the smile and presence of their son. They confidently nourished the most beautiful hopes for his future and they made joyous plans for his life. Their thoughts ran enthusiastically to the day that Cono, heated by the flame of love for his spouse, would have commenced his own family and would have perpetuated a numerous and joyous crown of children in his own household. But, unfortunately, God’s plans for the Indelli household were of another matter.