Thatcher's Story

Thatcher's Story
I didn't want this to get lost in my list of posts, so I am creating a place so that everyone can easily access this link. Please read this touching story about baby Thatcher, our friends son who was born with a rare liver disease and is in need of a liver transplant. Jessie has worked closely with Brad for over 4 years and I became friends with her while working at WSA until I left last spring. Thatcher was born a month before Braden and this story really hits home for me. When I look at Braden I think about how incredibly lucky I am. This could just as easily be our him going through this. Jessie will most likely be the living donor for Thatcher and they are in need of our prayers! I promise you will be touched by reading this story. Thanks!

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Scholarship

This week we traveled back down to Rockwood to go to Coalfield's graduation ceremony where our family started the Kathryn Elizabeth Wilkie Memorial Scholarship in Susie's name. Knowing how much she emphasized to her students the importance of getting a higher education we knew this is what she would have wanted. It was such a touching tribute to her especially since she always took a high interest in helping the less fortunate students. It is a scholarship to Roane State Community College which is where she went her first two years. Here are some pictures from the night.


Here is the seat they reserved in her honor. The reason for the lay is that Susie was married in Hawaii to her late husband Bob and she loved it there. I dont think I will ever see one without thinking of her.



2 comments:

Betty said...

This makes my heart smile as I am believing Susie is doing just the same!!!

GrannieT said...

How sweet. Thank you Tara- Betty, I think you know our family very well! GrannieT