Since then, Laura and her family have taken Kyle on many trips. “We wanted him to see the mountains, so we went to Denver. I also wanted him to experience the ocean, so we went to Gulf Shores in Alabama. Watching Kyle’s joy in feeling the sand in-between his toes and walking in the water for the first time was so amazing, it brought tears to my eyes. I never knew if he would be able to have these experiences, and then I knew he would have them and many more,” she said. Kyle also has become an integral part of his community in more ways than one. “Kyle attends my children’s basketball and baseball games,” Laura said. “The baseball coach gave him two medals when the teamwon the championship. Seeing those little boys sharing fist-pumps with him afterward and the way they included him is something I never could have taught them—it was Kyle who did.” Kyle’s “favorites,” according to Laura, are firetrucks and anything having to do with them. “As the local fire department also knows Kyle, they drove one of their trucks to our house while we were celebrating his birthday last April! They ran the sirens, gave Kyle a fire helmet to try on and took him up on the truck. He was overjoyed! “Kyle is truly a blessing,” Jennifer said. “He teaches everyone in our family and others so much about humanity and compassion— especially to my kids. To me, as a mom, it’s important for them to care for and understand the needs of others. That opportunity didn’t present itself before Kyle became a bigger part of our lives. He’s an amazing gift.” The local fire department recently visited Kyle’s home to help celebrate his birthday with sirens and a firetruck tour. Visit MosaicPossible.org to read more about the growing importance of family caregivers. Promise | 5
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