Where to begin? So much happens in one day, it is so hard to know where to begin...
First off, my Granny, Quin Hall passed away last night. This is my Dad's mother, and I'm ashamed to say that I don't know her exact age, but I know that it is over 90. Please don't be sad. She had a very long life, and was a dedicated wife to my grandpa for well over 60 years. She raised 3 kids. my Uncle Bobby, my Aunt Marisue, and my Dad, Clifford.
She worked tirelessly at Abilene Nursery over the years, until my Grandpa and she closed it down several years back. She was a sweet lady, and active in her Church of Christ in Abilene. I have some very special memories of spending the night at her house and of Christmas Eves with my cousins, aunts, and uncles.
She will be put to rest at Elmwood Memorial Cemetery in Abilene on Friday, and I'm sad that I won't be there for the services and to pay my respects. Like I said, don't be sad, but rejoice! for she is at peace and with our heavenly father looking down on Jessie and will be watching out for her. Rest in Peace Granny.
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OK, as promised...here's my bald head. Looking at this picture, I realize that Jessie got the better end of the deal. She has MUCH MORE HAIR than I.
Time for a wheel chair ride!!! Today, the Physical Therapists came by and lifted Jessie out of bed and put her in a wheel chair. She asked for a pink one, but they were all out.
Out the door. Look Out World, Here I Come!!!!
After 5 minutes, she was all tuckered out and ready for a nap.
Some Other Happenings:
The Hemisphectomy Foundation and Jessie Hall Hemispherectomy Scholarship (JHHS) for College Age Kids.
We have received our first applicant for the JHHS. This will be awarded to a student who has undergone a hemispherectomy, graduated from high school and gone on to higher learning. The winner will be awarded the scholarship in July.
The Hemispherectomy Foundation paperwork is being drafted by our accounting firm (Shelton, Mead, Shelton) and our attorney (Gary Jordon), and will be in the mail to the IRS soon. The Board has been named and the website is also well on it's way to reality. Thanks Brian.
There is also a special interim website in the works that will be up very soon. You will be able to get pink bracelets, pink shirts and more...all to benefit The Hemispherectomy Foundation.
Thanks Caren, Mikel, Gary, Brian, Holly, and all of Jessie's Angels for all your hard work behind the scenes. You guys are GREAT and really kept things moving forward in Kristi's and my absense. This will be an AMAZING organization and help so many kids across the US who have undergone this miraculous surgery.
We are being approached by a couple of national TV programs for Jessie's story, but Kristi and I are taking things slowly, because we are not at all interested in doing anything that will not help the foundation and the scholarship. Despite all the TV coverage, we are not interested in TV appearances or having Jessie in the spotlight, unless it can help all the Hemi kids out there and there families. If anyone has any advice here, please feel free to comment.
Wow, did this all happen today?
Jessie is resting peacefully tonight, and hopefully she will have another great day tomorrow.
Praise our father in heaven for the miracles that our daughter has shown the world. Amen.
Cris