The children at Pickwick are an interesting story. Kendra, the only girl, in the pictures is a product of the Memphis area Big Sisters program and was matched with our friend, Owen, several years ago. Since then, her brother Karlos, and cousins Courtney and Jonathan have joined the merry band. Earlier in the year, we were approached by Owen to see what we thought of the idea of bringing the children to Pickwick for a day of fun on the water. We finally found a date and everyone was all excited--especially Dean. Unfortunately, he was so excited, he fell on the way down to the dock and broke two ribs and got to go to the hospital in Corinth. The children were fortunate to have their day at the lake made anyway w/out Dean. A dear friend, Susan, came over w/her boat to take them for a boat ride on the lake while her husband took Deano to the hospital. The children are from inner-city Memphis. They have impeccable manners and are all doing well at their respective schools. They are so fortunate to have their Big Sister, Owen, and her most supportive family. It is one thing to talk the talk but Owen and Reid have walked the walk trying to make a difference in the lives of these wonderful children. Dean cannot wait to get well and have another opportunity to see the bright eyes of the children at Pickwick someday soon.
The children at Pickwick are an interesting story. Kendra, the only girl, in the pictures is a product of the Memphis area Big Sisters program and was matched with our friend, Owen, several years ago. Since then, her brother Karlos, and cousins Courtney and Jonathan have joined the merry band. Earlier in the year, we were approached by Owen to see what we thought of the idea of bringing the children to Pickwick for a day of fun on the water. We finally found a date and everyone was all excited--especially Dean. Unfortunately, he was so excited, he fell on the way down to the dock and broke two ribs and got to go to the hospital in Corinth. The children were fortunate to have their day at the lake made anyway w/out Dean. A dear friend, Susan, came over w/her boat to take them for a boat ride on the lake while her husband took Deano to the hospital. The children are from inner-city Memphis. They have impeccable manners and are all doing well at their respective schools. They are so fortunate to have their Big Sister, Owen, and her most supportive family. It is one thing to talk the talk but Owen and Reid have walked the walk trying to make a difference in the lives of these wonderful children. Dean cannot wait to get well and have another opportunity to see the bright eyes of the children at Pickwick someday soon.
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