1.  The most beautiful people we have known are those who have knownThe most beautiful people we have known are those who have known
defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found theirdefeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their
way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity,way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity,
and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness,and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness,
and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.
 10 years ago, I received a call, one that would change my life and my10 years ago, I received a call, one that would change my life and my
sisters life forever. The one woman I thought was invincible had cancer. Isisters life forever. The one woman I thought was invincible had cancer. I
was 4 months pregnant, and there was nothing I could do, I wasn’t awas 4 months pregnant, and there was nothing I could do, I wasn’t a
match for her….. And then came Kaleb and a miracle that changed her lifematch for her….. And then came Kaleb and a miracle that changed her life
around. Given less than 5 years to live and here she is. A stubborn Geminiaround. Given less than 5 years to live and here she is. A stubborn Gemini
and a twin who is brilliant, beautiful and has so much love to give toand a twin who is brilliant, beautiful and has so much love to give to
people. I am half complete, my other half is in Oregon, and she is happy. Ipeople. I am half complete, my other half is in Oregon, and she is happy. I
hope you love these pictures of her life as much as I do….hope you love these pictures of her life as much as I do….

49. Thank You to all who sentThank You to all who sent
pictures of the memorablepictures of the memorable
times with Heidi. Here is totimes with Heidi. Here is to
many more to come!many more to come!