Inspiring Stories
Meet Ann
At first glance, Ann had the ideal life: a picturesque family and a seemingly happy life. But behind the facade was a horrible reality—the reality of an abusive marriage that left her battling daily with physical and emotional scars. While Ann put on a smile every day she was left with feelings of inadequacy and a loss of who she was. She lived in fear.
Meet Jessica
It’s hard to imagine a Westporter more active, engaged and upbeat than Jessica Branson. Always healthy, she didn’t think much of some stomach problems in the winter of 2021. But after a couple of months she lost motor functions. She dropped cups, fell often, then could not even walk.
Meet Alexandria
Meet Jennifer
“Please don’t leave me,” were the words Jennifer pleaded to her husband Tate as he lay unconscious with pouring rain, crashing thunder and intense lightening surrounding them. September 12, 2008 would forever change the direction of her life.
Meet Virginia
Virginia Barlow Browning was the life of the party. Her four siblings remember her as bringing home more friends than anyone else in the house combined and organizing trips, clubs, and parties. Such social and leadership skills served her well in the many jobs she pursued throughout her life.
Meet Anna
There were two items on "Annie" Barlow's agenda each time she moved residences: Paint her kitchen a cheerful apple green, then ask the eldest child to tend the siblings while Annie explored the nearest fishing hole. Annie and her husband, Charles actually moved often since he was a railroad engineer. Eight children were the result of a marriage that lasted 40 years.
