From the Heart
From the Heart

From the Heart

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Overview

Patrícia was born with a condition that made it impossible for her to give birth, but the paths of life led her to meet Emanuel and Cléber, her children at heart.

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9 members
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Patrícia Bilhalva

Mãe

Patrícia Bilhalva
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Cléber Bilhalva

Filho

Cléber Bilhalva
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Emanuel Bilhalva

Filho

Emanuel Bilhalva
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Edil Bilhalva

Pai

Edil Bilhalva
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Enilda Silveira

Avó

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Sinibaldo Bilhalva

Avô

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Beethoven

Cachorro

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Janice Franch

Professora

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Davi dos Santos

Aluno

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