They knew his personality.
They remembered his humor, kindness and determination rather than simply his birth weight. They saw someone who had learned to handle unwanted attention without allowing it to dictate how he viewed himself.
In that sense, growing up different taught Kevin something valuable.
People will always notice what appears unusual first.
A person’s appearance, height or another distinctive characteristic may attract attention before anyone has the opportunity to discover who that person actually is.
But first impressions aren’t complete stories.
Today, Kevin can look back at his remarkable entrance into the world from a completely different perspective. Something that once seemed enormous—both literally and figuratively—has become only one chapter in a much longer life.
The newborn who amazed hospital workers eventually became an adult with his own identity, experiences and dreams.
