By Lee Davis The Briarwood girls tennis team used two victories in singles matches to earn the state 6A crown at the Mobile Tennis Center last Friday. The Lady Lions totaled 58 points to edge out runner-up Walker’s 50 total. Freshman Callie Ware defeated Decatur’s Emily Overbee 6-3, 6-2 to win the number two singles. Senior Frannie Ware defeated Walker’s Mary Ann Wolfe 6-2, … [Read more...]
Making Memories: A Daughter Finds Light in Darkness of Alzheimer’s Disease
By Emily Williams When Pam Arenberg was first introduced to Alzheimer's of Central Alabama, it was a somber visit to one of the organization's family support groups. Her father had been diagnosed with vascular dementia, most likely due to a small stroke, and she found herself unprepared for the rapid deterioration of his mind and body. "One of the best things about the … [Read more...]
Keeping It Real (and Rosemary): Jennifer Mims’ Mom and Children Inspired Her New Homewood Restaurant
By Donna CorneliusYou couldn’t describe Jennifer Mims’ daughter as a Gerber baby. That’s not because Jemma, now 4, wasn’t bright-eyed and beautiful, but because her mother shied away from store-bought food. “I made more than 90 percent of my daughter’s baby food,” Mims said. “When our second child was born, there was no time to do that. But I wanted to feel good about … [Read more...]
There is a Woman in Everyone’s Life: Motherwalk 5K Spotlights Ovarian Cancer Awareness
By Sarah Kuper "Making a difference for mothers, daughters, sisters and friends." That's the mission of the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation. Started by Lori Livingston after watching her mother succumb to ovarian cancer, the foundation has raised money for research through events such as Motherwalk and Ovarian Cycle. Although ovarian and other gynecologic cancers … [Read more...]
Life Lessons: Meredith Hornsby, One Mom Shares Insight on Being a Special Needs Parent
By Meredith Hornsby Being a special needs parent is a journey no one ever expects to take. It can be overwhelming, confusing, frustrating – and wonderful. My daughter, Caroline, has cerebral palsy, and I’ve learned so many things since we began this adventure when she was born 4½ years ago. Life Isn’t Over When a child first receives a difficult diagnosis, it’s easy to … [Read more...]