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Keepsmiling A’Latte Kesson & Co.

Keepsmiling A’Latte Kesson & Co. is much more than a coffee shop—it’s a story of love, resilience, and choosing hope in the face of unimaginable loss. Owner Angel Haynes opened the downtown Mount Airy café in honor of her adopted son, Kesson, who was born prematurely after being exposed to opioids during pregnancy. Despite his difficult start, Kesson grew into a joyful little boy who brought light to everyone around him. Tragically, at just two years old, he passed away unexpectedly from an undiagnosed heart defect. One of Angel’s sweetest memories was singing the lyrics...

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