Monday, January 3, 2011

Wink around the World

Caleb celebrates his 6th birthday this week!  
Our little miracle turns 6!  
He is old enough to be in kindergarten, 
and he has two wiggle front teeth.  
To an outsider looking in Caleb’s physical capabilities haven’t changed very much since he was a baby.  
His body isn’t able to hold his head, to sit or to stand.  
His mouth doesn’t know how to eat.  
He needs help to breathe.  
His eyes don’t always see and his muscles need help to stretch and reach.  
He loves to be held.  

Yet, insiders know
 though Caleb can’t lift his head. He lifts.  
Though his mouth can’t eat, his smile radiates.  
Though he needs help to breathe, his breathes hope.  
His eyes don’t always see, but he winks.  
His muscles need help, but he reaches out.  
He loves to be held, but it is he who holds us.  
Caleb loves- really loves.  
His little wink reminds us every day that love is his mission. 
So this year Caleb has a special birthday wish.  
WINK.  
Find a way to love someone.
 Let’s see if we can send a wink around the world for my little boy
 who has never uttered a word yet says so much with a little 
WINK.  

If you'd like to take the challenge, leave us a comment telling us where you're from- then spread the word!  Let's see if we can share a Wink around the World for my little boy who has never uttered a word, yet who says so much- with a little wink.
 

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Unknown said...

Happy Birthday from Muskegon, MI!

Rodney and Deborah said...

Happy Birthday Caleb, The Wink Continues in Pocatello Idaho, We love you lots, your light continues to shine on through many

lii said...

*Wink**Wink*

Happy Brithday Caleb!!!!

I wish you the best things in the
world!!

A reeeally big *wink* from Brazil!

Xoxo

Invisible said...

Happy Birthday Caleb! *Wink*ing from Manitoba, Canada!

Super Angie said...

Happy Birthday from Alaska!

Unknown said...

Here's a *WINK* from North Carolina!, but I'm original from Mexico Happy Birthday Caleb! ( Feliz Cumpleanos! )

Andrea Hardman said...

Here's a wink from Alabama! All our love.

Christina said...

;) ;) ;) Happy Birthday Caleb! ;) Blessings from Fresno, CA ;) ;) ;)

Aubrey said...

Happy Birthday from South Carolina! Wink!

Frau Hiltrud said...

Caleb,
here comes a wink from Germany to send you all the best wishes to your 6. birthday!
I spread the word of "wink around the world" on my blog and do sincerely hope that you get a whole lot of winks from all ovr the world.
God bless you and your family!
With love,
Martina

June said...

Happy birthday from frosty Minnesota! ;)

Bugg's mama said...

Happy Birthday to Caleb! {wink}

What a special boy in such a special family! I love you guys so very very much!

Love, Bree & Bugg

Ruth said...

Wink. I'm in Helsinki,Finland. Hyvää Syntymäpäivää, Caleb!

Jessica said...

Wink and happy Belated Birthday from South Carolina!

Jos van KloskaCreAtief! said...

A wink from the Netherlands, Happy Birthday!!

Courtney said...

Happy Birthday to Caleb from Orting, Washington. Miracles happen everyday, thank you for sharing yours.

Anonymous said...

Big hugs from Brazil!
Happy birthday!!
Ale

Cas said...

~*Wink*~ from good old Rexburg, Idaho. Happy Birthday

Unknown said...

Here's winking to you, Caleb! Happy birthday! WINK WINK!!!from Tennessee

Katie said...

Happy Birthday Caleb from Boston, MA! Sending you a wicked big wink.

Unknown said...

Wink from Quebec City, Canada.
Happy birthday to a very special little man!
Emy

shauna said...

Here's a Happy Birthday Wink from British Columbia, Canada!

Njeri said...

Happy birthday boy! receive a hug and a wink from kenya.

AddieNCE said...

Happy Birthday, little Caleb. I hope you will enjoy every single day of your next year here on earth together with us.
*Wink* from Ulm, Germany.

Angela said...

Happy birthday Caleb!!

Winking here in Colorado :)

Crystal and Billy said...

Happy Birthday, Caleb! From the Hunters in St. Louis, MO

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday and a wink from Oregon. :)

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday!

**WINK** from the koalas and kangaroos in Sydney Australia!

The Mommy People said...

A wink coming all the way from Sunny Singapore. Hope you have a lovely birthday. Happy Birthday.

Love, Shailley

Anonymous said...

I just read this and your Birthday has come and gone but I "WINK" at you from Brandon, Mississippi... Hope this years brings you MANY joys....Happy Birthday Sweet One!

Stephanie Grace said...

On behalf of a friend:

"I just read this and your Birthday has come and gone but I "WINK" at you from Brandon, Mississippi... Hope this year brings you MANY joys....Happy Birthday Sweet One!"

;-) ;-) ;-)

Lisa said...

Happy Birthday sweet boy. I have come to love you so much. When my sister in law told me about your amazing love and your precious wink I fell in love with you immediately. I sent my son on his eternal mission two years ago when he passed away of anencephaly and so much of you reminds me of my son. Thank you for giving me hope, love, happiness, and a smiling wink as I visit each week.
Love from Bountiful Utah.

Susan @ Oh My! Creative said...

Happy Birthday from Pittsburgh, PA!

The Five Jacksons said...

Wow! How amazing to see how many people this amazing boy and his family's wink has touched! We're in in Calgary, Alberta

wazzra said...

winking here too!
I'm a costume designer from Montréal, Canada!

all the best!

skye said...

Happy Birthday, Caleb!! *wink* Thank you for all of the gifts that you bring & all of the gifts that you are!! <3

Lydia said...

"Wink" from North Carolina

Anonymous said...

**WINKS** From Kansas!
Happy Birthday!

Michelle Evans said...

4 winks from Salem, OR. ;) Happy Birthday!

Unknown said...

Happy birthday to you Caleb and winking here in sunny Hermosillo, Son.(Mex)

Mitchgreen said...

Happy Birthday Caleb

Wink coming from a wet raining Brisbane Australia

nowellmama said...

Aloha from Honolulu, Hawaii. A wink is definitely a sign of love. Wink on!

Sew-Handy said...

Happy Birthday.. or Selamat Hari Jadi as they say in sunny Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. *WINK*

Georgina Close said...

Happy Birthday From the Close Family in Sydney Australia xxxx

Rodney and Deborah said...

Happy Birthday Caleb
You're such a sweet little boy, you spread sunshine where ever you go and touch many lives, you have touched ours lives. We love you
The Briggs Family

Rodney and Deborah said...

OOps Pocatello, Idaho, Here's a wink to you. Caleb Briggs Family

Ima said...

Happy birthday and wink from Nijmegen, The Netherlands.

Jodie said...

Happy 6th to Caleb!! April, I met you at the PICU at Primary Children's Hospital over 2 years ago when my son had heart surgery. I have been following your blog ever since. My 6th year old prays for Caleb and cute Ben Orton every night without fail. Here is a "WINK" from North Salt Lake. Thanks for a wonderful example of true love!

Anonymous said...

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY Caleb. Your wink has reached us here in Whangarei, New Zealand and we are sending a wink right back to you. Hope you and your family had a fun joyous day together.

Chris and Beth Will said...

Wink! from Rock Spring, Wyoming.
Happy 6th Caleb!!

Shalee F said...

Here's a *Wink* from Nampa, Idaho

moodymadness said...

Wow, Caleb! I'm overwhelmed by how many people around the world love you! What a wonderful gift you are to so many! 6 'winks' from Richland, WA. We love you!

shirlgirl said...

Oh my goodness, Caleb. I cannot believe all of the winks you received for your birthday from all over the world! How wonderful is that? You are a special angel.

Karen said...

Winks and lots of love from Roosevelt, UT!

MoonNStarMommy said...

This is late!! But We're winking!! Happy Birthday Big Man!!! I looooooved his birthday post!! I'll be adding the icon to our blog :)

Nissa & the Boys...
(http://myuniqueflowers.blogspot.com)

Amy said...

Winks right back at you from Spanish Fork!

gabriela said...

WINK!!!!
Happy Birthday Caleb!!que Dios te bendiga y a tu familia tambien!
Besitos desde Tijuana Mexico

Heidi Mathews said...

**Wink** ;) Happy birthday Caleb!! Sending you lots of love from San Juan, Argentina!!

Randi said...

Here's 7 *winks* from our family, Caleb. May your birthday be fun, beautiful and full of love. Continue searching out all the beauty in life and you'll continue to inspire people by just being you.
Happy 6th Birthday!
Love, The Jones Family of 7

Randi said...

Oh bother! I forgot to add that we're WINKING from Sacramento, CA

:) Happy Birthday Caleb!

The Jones 7

Cheryl Scott said...

Happy Birthday, Precious Caleb!! Sending big *WINKS* ;o) From my son Drake & I. I hope you have a special 6th Birthday Angel!! xoxo

hilary said...

Here's a "wink" and blowing Angel kisses your way,Caleb. Many people live their lives never touching anyone. You my friend, have been a blessing for only 6 years and you're light years ahead of us. May you continue to light up the lives of your family.

Ms Muffin said...

A big wink all the way from Germany!
Wishing your boy a happy 6th birthday ... and many many more happy winks!!!!

Heather (Paralyzed with JOY!) said...

Winking from Barnhart, Missouri! Ironically, winking is one of the only physical things I can do since I was in a car accident seven years ago when I was 19 and have been paralyzed from the neck down ever since. I can relate to Caleb in so many ways and have truly been touched by his story. Stay strong and keep winking!

Kirsten said...

Joining in a little late, but here's a "wink" from Kaysville. What a beautiful boy!

Kirsten said...

Happy belated birthday, Caleb. Here's winking for you in Kaysville. You are truly an inspiration as is your beautiful mother!

Janosky said...

Your wink warms my heart little man. How special it is to have such a precious trait directly from above. May God bless you this year with good health and continued blessings for your family. Hugs to you, Becky (Abbott) Janosky (Pasco, Washington)

Anonymous said...

Wink from Sydney, Australia!

Stradling 5 said...

I'm here in Provo, Utah, and I'm going to let everyone around me know about Caleb and his beautiful wink. And then, I'm going to encourage others to try and do the same. His life was very meaningful, and this is just one way to continue his legacy.

Cami Marie said...

I am winking in Logan UT. Thanks Caleb for loving me tonight! I needed it!

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