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  1. mackenzie
    January 16, 2014

    this is an amazing story i love it i tried not to crie but it didn’t really work and thank you for sharing such personal imformation

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    • Talon Windwalker
      January 19, 2014

      I’m glad it touched you so deeply!

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  2. Erica Kuschel
    January 16, 2011

    I love this post dearly. I think that this is a prime example on how traveling puts things into perspective – both the good and the bad.

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    • Anonymous
      January 16, 2011

      So very true!

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  3. Arie Uittenbogaard
    December 22, 2010

    Great article, Nick. I looked into joining Mercy Ships for a while (I’m a maritime engineer). After reading your post, my interests are rekindled. Thanks.
    – Arie

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    • Anonymous
      December 23, 2010

      That’s wonderful! So glad it connected so strongly for you!

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  4. Kim Travaglino
    December 22, 2010

    Thank you for sharing this great post. A great reminder in many ways. Safe travels in the future!

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  5. Harry Kikstra
    December 21, 2010

    Great post and reflection, thanks for sharing and making the world a better place!

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  6. Michael Hodson
    December 21, 2010

    really wonderful post for the holiday season

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  7. Eatlaughloveanon
    December 18, 2010

    What a lovely story. Reading it brought tears to my eyes, too.
    I’m looking forward to reading about your amazing adventure.

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    • Anonymous
      December 18, 2010

      Thank you! I’m so glad this has connected for so many people.

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  8. Nick Laborde
    December 14, 2010

    I can relate to this in ways that most people can’t. I’ve had many labels placed on me some some deserving and some not so deserving.

    I know from personal experience that Edgar’s life will improve drastically. Obviously it improved physically but more impact-fully his life will improve mentally.

    I was lucky to be born in the US and with a less sever cleft. I had my surgery to repair it when I was 3 months old. My mother had many challenges dealing with a baby with that condition.

    Labels can only define you if you let them.

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    • Crazy Dad
      December 14, 2010

      VERY true, Nick. Very true.

      In the US it’s fixed in infancy. We had a guy who was 24 years old walk for 3 days to get this surgery. Such an amazing experience.

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  9. Sofia
    December 14, 2010

    Wonderful post, it brought tears to my eyes…

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  10. Chris
    December 14, 2010

    What a powerful and insightful post. Thanks for sharing such a personal story.

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  11. Kristy
    December 14, 2010

    Great post. I can’t wait to read about you RTW adventure. I am sure you will make a difference every where you go.

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