Reincarnated As A Mother: Birthday Wishes

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Birthday Wishes

The birthday wishes have been rolling in.

Thank you for your love.

This one was especially memorable-- all the way from

Tim at Tim's Place in Albuquerque, New Mex.

Our dear friends, Les Rose and Steve Hartman did

the most amazing story for the CBS Evening News on Tim.

He not only graduated from college but helps to run his own

restaurant -- famous for serving up hugs (and food).

We can't wait to someday visit Tim and get one of those famous hugs in person.

3 comments:

Stacy said...: Oh that is SO SWEET! :); August 12, 2012 at 9:36 PM
Darlene said...: Steve and I send birthday wishes to Kean. We send our love to the family and remember that you are in our CONSTANT prayers.

Love you! Darlene and Steve; August 13, 2012 at 4:56 PM
Shellee said...: I LOVE TIM!!! I saw his story on CBS and was highly impressed! I'm so happy that you were able to get this message. It's wonderful and Happy Birthday to Kean!!!; August 14, 2012 at 6:09 PM

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Nathan Kean

AKA: Mister Miracle, Keanut and Boy Wonder! And in case you have been living under a rock and don't know his "back story"-- he's made quite a splash getting here! In May of 2009, at 24 weeks his mom went into the hospital with some pretty major pregnancy complications. I (mom) lost all of my amniotic fluid and my placenta ripped. After 11 weeks of grueling and extremely monotonous hospital bed rest-- and COUNTLESS MIRACLES-- Kean came into this world kicking and screaming (sweet sounds for a boy who was expected to have lung issues). We were surprised with the news he has Down syndrome but quickly realized we hit the jackpot with this one and his sweet spirit. After 6 1/2 weeks in intensive care (and lots of scary moments) we thought we were through with the lengthy hospital stays. But no... in July 2012 (a month before he turned 3), Kean was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (A.L.L). Back to the hospital for another four weeks of sheer terror. Once again, were surrounded with love, support and strength and we've seen our little guy emerge as a giant-- brave, strong and inspiring. He (and we) somehow survived 1,157 days of Chemotherapy (nope, that wasn't a typo). It has been the most brutal, agonizing experience but it has also been tender and beautiful in so many ways. If you have met Kean, you will agree-- he is the sweetest little guy who has a pretty important mission to fulfill on this earth. We can't wait to see what he accomplishes in his life!

Reincarnated As A Mother