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He made another to honor the mailman. \"Thank you to the postal workers who are delivering through snow, sleet, and pandemic! Mail is important!\"
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He made another balloon for a medical worker at New York University, the boyfriend of his boss at the library.
Lin first became interested in balloon art 12 years ago at age 10. He taught himself from YouTube videos until his mother, realizing how seriously interested he was, organized some classes for him on a trip to Taiwan. Lin's talent led the family to create a small business where he makes balloon art for special events and takes requests (The Hulk is his favorite!).
\"It's really a family effort,\" said Jenny, who takes orders and writes down the specifics of how the balloon should look. \"I need to translate your need to him. He calls me his illustrator!\"
Her daughter, Cindy, helps with social media, and her other son, Jim, accompanies Lin when he entertains at kids' parties. Jenny's husband is the delivery person.
They don't advertise. News of Eddie's art travels by word of mouth.
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Jenny said that balloon art has helped Lin learn how to interact with people. \"I have seen the growth in him. He now talks to people with confidence,\" she explained. \"He is really out there in the community.\"
As Lin's story has been shared and garnered positive attention on social media, Jenny said he's received many requests to see if Lin can make balloons for essential workers in their own families. Some have also shared their own stories of how they too have been impacted by autism.
\"We're just a normal regular family,\" she said. \"We're very thankful that people are inspired by his story.\"
While balloons are usually for happy occasions, if the pandemic has showed her anything, it's that \"no matter how hard this is, we should all enjoy life and celebrate life.\"
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