Tomorrow is January 2. One of the five happiest days of my life. It's the day Kyle was born. Dave was so excited. All through the pregnancy, Dave was sure this was a girl. He bought this little pink sleeper. He was just sure that Kyle was a girl. Actually, he was sure it was a girl all four times! But if he were to be a boy, his name was to be Kenny or Erik. Kenny or Erik. Erik or Kenny. We went back and forth. Dave said, "Oh, it didn't matter anyway, since Amanda Loree was going to be born." A few days before Kyle was born, we had an ultrasound, because there had been so much confusion on his due date (turned out he was 3.5 weeks overdue!), and we discovered he was a boy! A boy! We were amazed. And suddenly decided to name him Kyle. Don't ask me why or how. It just happened. Dave's brother, Bob, was in town for the weekend. I'd had a lot of contractions on Dave's birthday, he was hoping that Kyle would be born on his birthday, but it didn'
What an amazing slide show!!!!! Good luck tonight, Kenny. We know you will amaze the judges --you already are courageous like your dad and have made a difference in so many lives, including ours. Michelle-- thanks for continuing to share your story and the kids. You amaze us.
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Bob, Mindy, Annalee and Caleb
Kenny, how amazing is that. I know you will need no luck tonight because they will see what I saw an awsome person who has made a difference in this world. I know your dad is looking down tonight and is so proud of you and what you have accomplished, what you continue to accomplish and what you will accomplish in the future.
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ReplyDeleteNo matter what Kenny, you ARE a star, an awesome bright shining star that lights up no matter where you are (even in chicago!). Best of luck and lots of love,
Cathyb
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Wow, Kenny, I just love your senior presentation! I think my favorite part was seeing you "grow up" in the first pictures, looking so much like Dave in some of them. You have your dad in your heart, your looks, and in your generous nature. Lucky you!
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