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a very special birthday

My sweet friend, Laine, and I go back a ways. Several years ago our families got the chance to meet up in person – it was as if we’d known each other forever. I just love them so very much.

And God used her family, and their story, in a big way on our journey to Esther.

When they brought home Kevin just over a year ago – a precious little boy with a very serious heart defect – well… Chris and I were just blown away. At their faith, their courage, their focus on following God instead of the ‘world’.

You see, Kevin’s special need was serious. So very serious that upon committing to bring him home from China, they did not even know if he would survive.

And today, there is some BIG partying going on. Kevin is doing so very well, and tomorrow will be turning 4 – praise God!



In honor of this special day, his lovin’ family is going to donate to a little boy in China who waits for his chance at life-saving heart surgery. $3, in fact, for EACH birthday wish left on this post.

To honor Kevin – and to celebrate his life.

And to honor those whose hearts were not healed this side of heaven – sweet Paul and our beloved Esther.

So get over there and leave a wish for the birthday boy, Kevin.

And you’ll be making a difference for some very special little ones.


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05.20.11 · love others 16

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  1. Dusty says

    May 20, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    What a special gift! Kevin, I hope you have a very, very happy birthday!

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  2. Terri says

    May 20, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    A big Happy Birthday to Kevin!!!!

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  3. Lindsey says

    May 20, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Happy Birthday Kevin!

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  4. Katy L. says

    May 20, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Happy Birthday Kevin!!! 🙂

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  5. dd says

    May 20, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Wishing Kevin and his family the Happiest Birthday Ever!!!

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  6. Kristi says

    May 20, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    We love that family too! Already left my comment and am getting ready to spread the word…

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  7. Mary DeGennaro says

    May 20, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    I have a granddaughter that is about to turn 4 also! Such a wonderful age. I am wishing Kevin the happiest 4th Birthday ever!

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  8. Kelly O'Rourke says

    May 20, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Happy Birthday Kevin!!!!

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  9. machell says

    May 21, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    Happy Birthday Kevin … I pray that you will have many, many more!!! PTL

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  10. Maria Pelley says

    May 21, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    WOW! You have some generous friends! NICE! SWEET! I’m now speechless!
    Happy birthday to Kevin – enjoy your cake!
    Maria

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  11. laura jones says

    May 21, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    special needs adoption is such a blessing. happy birthday kevin.

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  12. toryjeff says

    May 21, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    Happy Birthday and Blessings to Kevin!!!

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  13. louise johnson says

    May 21, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    Happy Birthday to Kevin – thinking of all the Heart babies who need healing and loving families x

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  14. Leslie says

    May 21, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Happy Birthday, Kevin!

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  15. Faith says

    May 21, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Happy Birthday Kevin!!!

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  16. Melissa says

    May 21, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Happy birthday Kevin

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I'm Stefanie. Wife to one, mom to 13. Occasional blogger and t-shirt maker. Wannabe photographer and exerciser. Constant grace-needer and orphan advocator. more
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