Simon Adam Balentine's Celebration of Life Details

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We look forward to celebrating 
our sweet Simon Adam's life at our church home on 

Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 10:00am
400 W. 67th Street, Kansas City, MO 64113  

This celebration is open to the public 
and we would be honored to have you join us.

Three items to note surrounding the service at our church.  
Parking:  Some directional parking assistance will be provided.  There is parking available at Southwest High School, across the street from the church.  Street parking will be best on 66th Terrace, 67th Street, Pennsylvania Avenue, and across Wornall on Brookside Road.
Parking map below.
Childcare:  There will not be any childcare services available during the celebration.
Attire:  As this is a celebration of life, we would love to encourage you to wear something cheerful in color.  Please don't feel like you need to wear black or a dark color.  Adam, Teddy and I will be wearing baby blue and welcome you to wear the same if you choose.

The morning before Simon's passing, we were blessed by God and our amazing friend and family photographer, Shae, with newborn photos of Simon.  Shae sent us his beautiful photos the morning after he was in heaven.  This was a sacred gift.  Yet another special way God is shining his face on us.  Blessing upon blessing.  Newborn photos of Simon weren't even a dream of mine - and I am eternally grateful we have these images for the rest of our lives - until we see him again in heaven.  A few of these photos are featured in Simon's birth announcement (below).  We will also share more of these photos at his memorial.  The song playing during the birth announcement was the song that was playing when Simon met Jesus.



YouTube Video of Simon's Birth Announcement:  http://youtu.be/kBJBKKWu448

Click on the images below to see larger (more clear) still copies of announcement.





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