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Amanda Klootsis embracing her life at 40!
As she celebrated her significant milestone on Saturday,The Talkco-host shared anInstagramcarousel of images from herDancing with the Starstour while reflecting on everything she is thankful for in her life.
“I feel very lucky to be on this earth and very grateful for my beautiful son, my loving family and amazing friends,” Kloots began her caption.
“I used to tellNick [Cordero]that on my 40th I wanted to be white water rafting through the Grand Canyon. (😂🤷♀️) If you would have told me that instead I would be on tour dancing with the most incredible dancers I know, I would have never believed you!!!! What a dream,” she continued.
“I’ve always loved birthdays and the chance to celebrate them, but I do cherish them differently now. I cherish every day differently now. Every day is a blessing, a gift. Life is to be lived ❤️,” Kloots added before concluding her note, writing, “Here’s to a new decade!”
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Kloots had quite a challenging year in 2020 during the onset of the pandemic afterlosing husband Cordero to COVID-related complications. After spending 90 days in the hospital, Cordero died at age 41 on July 5, 2020.
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Kloots previously shared how she and2-year-old son Elvisremember their late husband and father.
“Elvis is just calm and cool. He gets along with everybody. I think that’s very much Nick,” Kloots said, adding that Elvis always cheers her up when she is down. “Anytime I’m sad, he brightens my mood in two seconds. He looks at me with his big smile and his little teeth, and I’m instantly transported into a different mood.”
“We have this beautiful little boy that we created together,” she continued. “I love watching him grow, and I know Nick is watching him too.”
source: people.com
