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Rita McKeany's avatar

What a beautiful letter. I’m very proud of Emily and very proud of you for sharing your life experiences.

Lyle McKeany's avatar

Thank you, mom ♥️

Leslie Petersen's avatar

Absolutely adorable photo of Em and Bailey bear.

Lyle McKeany's avatar

It was so funny that they were wearing the same outfit!

dominique's avatar

Wow - thanks for sharing yes. Em is beautiful (and so are you)

Lyle McKeany's avatar

I appreciate it, Dominique! Thanks for reading.

Kris Burbank's avatar

I discovered you through a recent Olo post. So glad I did! I'm the mother of an amazing 25-year-old with CP, and I simply loved your letter to Emily. It's a long and winding road we're on, filled with challenge, heartbreak, thrills, abundance, fear, fulfillment and joy -- plus so much more. If your letter is any reflection, Emily is very lucky to have you as her father. Thank you for sharing.

Lyle McKeany's avatar

Thank you, Kris! I just subbed to your newsletter. I'm sure I could learn so much from your experience.

Chandler Helmholz's avatar

Thank you for sharing your letter to Em. I knew I had to be in the right time/place to read it so I waited until I was ready. The humming and singing when she was born, that's embedded in her, life is vibration. Have a wonderful day with the fam.

Lyle McKeany's avatar

I love that. Thanks, Chandler!

Poppa Jeff's avatar

Very nice, Lyle. One could tell it was written straight from your heart.

Lyle McKeany's avatar

Thank you, Jeff!

Megan's avatar

Happy Birthday, Beautiful and Tough Emily! And thank you for sharing with us, Lyle.

Lyle McKeany's avatar

Thank you, Megan! ♥️

Roger Farley's avatar

Beautiful letter Lyle, and I loved the photo of Emily with her bear.

Lyle McKeany's avatar

Thanks, Roger!

Phylis's avatar

Absolutely beautiful and touching. It warms my heart to read this and to see you embrace your life and all its circumstances so completely. Happy Birthday to Emily ❣️

Lyle McKeany's avatar

Thank you, Phylis!