The 17th was KC's 16th birthday and he had a wonderful day. Despite the challenges of Covid-19 we were able to give him an amazing day. It started with his favorite breakfast--home made cinnamon buns. KC is the kind of kid who understands that the fact that I took the day off from work so that I could make them for him is a gift in itself.
At 11:30 the folks I work with paraded by honking horns, with balloons and posters wishing him a happy birthday. KC does not know all of those people but he was very shocked and touched that they did this for him.
At around 1, a close family friend drove by, played Happy Birthday on their car stereo and had a birthday poster for him signed by all the family members.
At 2, a caravan of more than 11 cars drove by honking and waving. More posters, more joy. Many of the cars held friends from dance and youth group. A number were adults that care deeply about him. People from church, and his godparents. Some of these people drove more than 30 minutes to get to our house so that they could do this for him. That measure of love and caring was not lost on him.
Later that evening we had our family party. The dining room was decorated with a broadway theme. Home made decorations that he loved, his favorite meal, and a delicious home made cake. He got some great gifts--money from K and I, his aunt and grandfather and grandmother and from Chet. These funds are to purchase a fancy light and fan combo that he wants for his bedroom. Rob gave him running shoes and a record player and his first vinyl. It was definately a day filled with love. In his thank you note he wrote to us that he had thought it was going to be a depressing day but it was so much more than he could have imagined.
He too, is so much more than any of us could have imagined. He is such a gift.
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