It's been a while since we posted.   Scans have been good, and senior year has been one for the books!

This is Mary kicking cancer to the curb...

This month has been a celebration of all things!  We've been overwhelmed and overjoyed at some of the things Mary has accomplished.

Four years ago,  we weren't sure we'd make it to this point.  Four years ago, when discussing her treatment plan, we were told she would need the maximum amount of radiation to her brain that they could possibly administer without killing her.  They also told us to expect deficits, that her brain would suffer some damage, and that we needed to prepare ourselves for that.  We heard the words but didn't want to believe them, and we just kept praying and moving through.  So, telling you that we sat in amazement this graduation season would be an understatement.  My message to all is that no matter what you're going through or how bad the prognosis is, never give up hope; after all, it's all we have. 

We are so proud of Mary and her friends. This class is truly remarkable, and we have loved every minute of witnessing their success.   We are grateful for these moments and all the others that lie ahead.

To see her recognized for the following blew our minds...To not be in person an entire year but still work on the days she felt good, in her bed, with barf bags on both sides.  Not even kidding.  Don't let anyone ever tell you that you can't do something.

Honor Graduate- Summa Cum Laude highest distinction- 97 or better GPA

National AP Scholar with distinction -scoring 3.5 average  or higher on 5 or more AP exams

National Honors Society and Beta Club- serving over 100 hours of community service

Georgia Scholar

Oconee Scholar

Principal Honor Roll- earned all A's for 7 semesters

P.E.O. STAR Scholarship

North Oconee PTO scholarship

Walton EMC Scholarship

Pilot Club Scholarship

M & K Scholarship- Oconee Rotary Club

The University of Georgia Charter Scholarship

Accepted into the University of Georgia's Honors College

The University of Georgia Hugh Hodgson School of Music Scholarship

Principal's Award- Outstanding Titan Award

We are grateful and blessed by our friends who continue to love and pray for us.  Mary is ready and excited to attend The University of Georgia and double major in Music (percussion performance) and Public Relations!  We cannot wait to see her tackle these new adventures.  From Titan to Dawg- Let's go!

"Nothing can dim the light that shines from within."  Maya Angelou