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♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥Mistie DesperMattersof the HeartSims, the 6-month-old“chunky monkey” babyboy of Jonathan andKasey Blankenship isliving life to the fullestafter being diagnosedwith a congenital heartdefect shortly after birth.Jonathan and Kasey met nearly eight yearsbefore ever actually dating. Kasey said, “Thetiming was just never right. We were friends indifferent seasons of life.” Their chance finallycame in the summer of 2017.Married August 2020, both knew that theywanted to begin a family together. Kasey said,“Family is very important to us, and we knewwe were ready.”Their dream turned into a reality when theydiscovered they would become parents. At thegender reveal, Kasey admitted, “I just knew andwas determined that this baby was going to be agirl.” However, their blessing was soon revealedto be a bouncing baby boy. The pair were soexcited and could not wait to meet their son.Hometown CLINTON • 19