Pad. Pad. At Lake Highland Preparatory School in Orlando. Fan. You have to think about this one. Kennedy Vaught and her kindergarten teacher, Carlene Honner, share a special bond.

Once I met her, it was over. I was in love. I was excited to embark on this new journey of a new school year together.

That journey includes something they have in common. Both are heart surgery survivors. Kennedy had hers at Advent Health less than a year ago.Thank you, guys.We have all set. So when it came time for her to start kindergarten, mom, Kristen, was overjoyed to discover Ms. Honor, knew just what Kennedy was going through.

Oh, my gosh. I cry every time we talk about this. It's special to have this element to it when going into something we thought was so scary, we've come out with nothing but Ms. Honors' words' blessings.

I wanted to reassure Kennedy as well as her mother that she was going to be okay. She was going to be in great hands. All right.

Mrs. Honor, who had her surgery five years ago, says she's teaching Kennedy that their scars are a sign of strength and courage.

We just call each other heart twins. And one of the things I wanted Kennedy to know was that the scar was a reminder, a blessing, and not to let it stop her from doing the things that she wanted to achieve. Can you do a split?

Kennedy is now back doing gymnastics. Give me a A. And wants to be a cheerleader. Give me a T.

We're walking for you, girl.

And together, they teamed up for the Greater Orlando Heart Walk. For Ms. Honor, it was a powerful reminder about just how lucky she is to be alive.

That was my moment that I had to myself that I realized I survived something greater than what it is.

For second chances and a new friendship that will last a lifetime.

I always want you to know that Ms. Anna loves you this much. I'm always going to be there to cheer you on.

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