Happy Birthday to my beautiful, sweet and wonderful daughter, Kelsey! I have loved you since the day we met in that Russian orphanage 10 years ago. You have a sweet spirit and energetic personality that draws people to you. I am especially proud of the young lady you are becoming with your extraordinary ability to connect with people of all ages. At only 11 years of age, you are already a dancer, gymnast, cheerleader, swim team member, pageant queen, author, fundraiser, volunteer and advocate for the developmentally disabled. In addition, you have personally raised thousands of dollars to help sick and/or special needs children and their families. There has been no barrier, associated with being on the autism spectrum, that you have not been able to successfully overcome.
This past year, more than 2 million people have read the posts and articles about your life and your achievements. More than 30,000 autism advocates and parents of children with special needs children have responded and are currently following your various activities and accomplishments through social media. You are a shining example of the potential that exists for every special needs child and I am looking forward to the great things that you will accomplish as an adult. You also represent the value of every child, regardless of the circumstances of their birth, and the right each has to be adopted and loved. I love you!
Bonaire, GA
