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MSC archived stories - May 25, 2019

Today, Estephanie marks her 11th birth milestone.. she is a very special and gifted child without whom I would not have been a sponsor to this day. She truly redefined me being a sponsor and is my miracle little princess!

 

I just watched on TV a beautiful film, "Second Chances" (a true story) starring Kelsey Mulrooney when she was around the same age as Estephanie, and want to dedicate this song for my everlasting "Reason to live" – [youtu.be/39DtY16mF2c]

 

I wrote to tell her that..

 

"My wish for you on your birthday is that you are, and will always be, happy and healthy. I want you to know that I’m thinking of you and wishing you a wonderful birthday."

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  1. chelaka18 March 2025 at 03:20

    That's beautiful. She made sure. She showed and let her God father know. You made her birthday so special!!

    May 25, 2019

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  2. chelaka18 March 2025 at 03:21

    As Estephanie celebrates her birthday, looks ahead and plans her life, I'm sure she is also looking back and remembering all you've shared!

    May 25, 2019

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  3. chelaka18 March 2025 at 03:21

    I've been blessed with the honor of being a godfather to Estephanie. They consider you as family and genuinely care about how you're doing. Look back on some of the highlights and precious moments of her 8th birthday celebration added to My Media.

    May 26, 2019

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