Yes - Steve's looking at dialysis/transplant sooner rather than later, and a miracle would be much better. I know God can work one anywhere, but for some reason He's chosen to honor his mother by working more of them at Lourdes. It's not that the water is 'magical', but that our evidencing of faith-as-a-mustard-seed by going on pilgrimage will bring some sort of healing, either physical or spiritual.
We didn't have the funds for one of those cool organized group pilgrimages with a guide and everything - we're just getting on a plane and a train.