Life with Levi
Born with a severe heart defect, this lovable preschooler is now working to build muscles through therapy—and plenty of laughter.
Marie Havenga is a veteran journalist of more than 30 years. The Grand Rapids native launched her journalism career at age 15, writing for WorkWeek, a weekly business magazine. She joined the Grand Haven Tribune staff as a columnist and reporter in 2003, after writing for the Grand Rapids Press for more than two decades. A boating and water enthusiast, she lives on the shores of Spring Lake. Havenga has published an environmental children's book and her writing has been featured in several national publications.
Born with a severe heart defect, this lovable preschooler is now working to build muscles through therapy—and plenty of laughter.
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