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Southeastern Children’s Home rebrandingSoutheastern Children’s Home is a small religiously affiliated facility located in Duncan, SC and a longtime FernCreek Creative client. In 2010, SECH rebranded. Collateral materials included signage, an eight-page magazine style newsletter and the usual assortment of office materials. (Logo, logo tag line, cover photo for first edition layouts by Tim Brosnan)

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fond farewells, letters and more ...

Mr. & Mrs. Chuck AardemaMr. & Mrs. James AkersMr. & Mrs. Ron AllisonMr. & Mrs. James AmadorMr. & Mrs. Mark AudiaMr. & Mrs. Howard AveryMr. & Mrs. Martin AyersMr. & Mrs. David BakerMr. & Mrs. Kevin BalserMs. Jennifer BeaverMr. & Mrs. Michael BeckishMr. & Mrs. Philip BenderMr. & Mrs. David BensonMr. & Mrs. Leslie BittingMr. & Mrs. Eugene BlackwellMr. & Mrs. James BondMr. & Mrs. John BowmanMr. & Mrs. Patrick BrisseyMr. Joe BrownMr. & Mrs. G. Millard BrownMr. & Mrs. Kent BrownMr. & Mrs. John BurnettMr. & Mrs. James CainMs. Karen CainMr. & Mrs. Robert CaisonMs. Mary CalvertMr. & Mrs. Russell CantrellDr. James CarrollMr. & Mrs. Michael CarterMr. & Mrs. Quentin ClarkMr. & Mrs. James ClineMr. & Mrs. Robert CockrellMr. & Mrs. Douglas ColeMs. Donna ColeMr. W. T. ConnorMs. Gretchen CookeMs. Sarah CopeMs. Sherry CoxMr. & Mrs. Bill CrabtreeMr. & Mrs. Cecil CrabtreeMr. & Mrs. Clayton CrabtreeMr. & Mrs. Dan CrabtreeMr. & Mrs. Jack CrabtreeMr. & Mrs. D. L. CrossMr. & Mrs. Bobby CurryMrs. Wanda DaileyMr. & Mrs. Haskel DavisMs. Vickie DeadmonMs. Loretta DemkoMr. & Mrs. Bill DennisMr. & Mrs. H. M. DillMr. & Mrs. James DockrayMr. & Mrs. William DorrityMr. & Mrs. Richard DuncanMrs. Mary Lou DurhamMr. Richard EppleyMr. & Mrs. Marvin FallettaMs. Glenda FarmerMr. & Mrs. Paul FazzoneMr. & Mrs. Theodore FisherMr. & Mrs. Travis FountainMr. & Mrs. Donald FussMr. Charles FutrellMr. & Mrs. Earnest GaineyDr. & Mrs. George GlennMr. & Mrs. Tyler GrayMr. & Mrs. Michael GreeneDr. Lydia GuillotMr. & Mrs. Curt HarbuckDr. & Mrs. Alan HarrisMs. Natalie HarrisMr. & Mrs. S. HartMr. & Mrs. Don HillMs. Helen HollandMr. & Mrs. James HooverMs. Carolyn HooverMr. & Mrs. Keith HoweMr. Rodney HuckabyMr. & Mrs. Kenneth HuckabyMr. Kenneth HunsuckerMr. & Mrs. Howell HunterMr. & Mrs. William HutchersonMr. Kenneth HyderMr. & Mrs. James InnessMrs. Carole JessupMr. & Mrs. Kenneth JonesMr. & Mrs. David KellyMr. & Mrs. Gerald KellyMr. J. Michael KennedyMrs. Peggy KimberlyMr. & Mrs. Douglas KopscikMs. Cynthia LandrumMr. & Mrs. Michael LarsenMr. & Mrs. Eddie LeeMr. & Mrs. David LehmanMr. Bruce LinderMr. Don LindsayMrs. Shirley LinebergerMr. & Mrs. David LunsfordMs. Mary Frances LykinsMr. & Mrs. Joseph MahaffeyMr. & Mrs. M. H. MartinMr. & Mrs. William MasseyMr. & Mrs. Billy MayfieldMr. & Mrs. Brian Mays

Mr. & Mrs. W. McClellanMrs. Virginia McCoy

Mr. & Mrs. Clayton McCurryMs. Jolene McKenzieMr. & Mrs. Lonnie McSwainMr. & Mrs. James MeadeMr. & Mrs. Charles MedlenMrs. Katherine MerrillMr. & Mrs. Ed Midkiff

Mr. Steve MillerMr. & Mrs. Billy Mize

Mrs. Martha MoonMr. & Mrs. Bruce Morgan

Mr. & Mrs. William MullMr. & Mrs. Charles Nahooikaika

It was Robert Louis Stevenson who said that “everyone who got where he is has had to begin where he was.” Many of the children in our Southeastern Children’s Home family have had to begin in very difficult places, making the distances they’ve come nothing short of remarkable.

In this issue of Hope!, we’d like to introduce you to a few of our success stories. The backgrounds and foregrounds differ, but all the journeys began with a first step. And all of the journeys continue.

Heart and home We were visited recently by two young

adults we’re proud to say we helped raise. One of them, Angela, is a new mother. She came to introduce us to her child and was accompanied by her child’s aunt, Jonell.

These two women have come a long way since their time with us at Southeastern. They entered the foster care system at very early ages and had been moved frequently among placements prior to their arrivals here.

Jonell was the first to enter our care, arriving when she was 16 years old. Her stay was a series of ups and downs, so much so that, some days, she must have felt as though she was on a never-ending roller coaster ride.

During her recent visit she said, “I wish I had taken

more advantage of my opportunities here. I would love to talk to the other children who live here now to encourage them to make the most of their opportunities. Oh, I wish…..”

Angela was 14 when she arrived, by which time Jonell had left. At first Angela was skeptical of those who tried to provide for her needs, but she soon realized that our staff’s concern for her wellbeing was genuine. Many successes followed this realization. She joined the 4-H Club, winning a state

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title, graduated from high school and even attended technical school. One of her most memorable achievements was the purchase of her very first car. Upon completing our

residential program, Angela entered our independent living residential program which has taught her many important life skills.

Today, Angela is the mother of a precious baby girl and plans to return to school in the fall to complete a degree in accounting. During her visit Angela said, “This is my only home. I could never have made it this far with out the love and guidance I got while living at Southeastern.”

We feel so fortunate to play a part in the tremendous progress these two women have made. We also are thankful that they still think of Southeastern as home – a home where they are always welcome and where their visits are eagerly anticipated.

God will guide Angela and Jonell. Of that we have no doubt. And we’ll continue to do everything in our power to make their paths as straight and clear as we possibly can.

Fond farewellsWe’d like nothing more than to live in a

world that has no need of the services we provide. But because we’re in the business of helping to heal hurt children and families, it’s likely that we’ll be here for many years to come.

The silver lining to this bittersweet cloud is the work we do in children’s lives. On average, thirty-five children are served at SECH annually, some coming, some going, some staying. We’re pleased to report that, so far this year, four of our children have moved on to live with parents, extended families or adoptive or foster families. These fond farewells were important milestones achieved by all concerned.

Consider the story of Chris. As a young boy, he was removed from his natural home and placed with his grandparents. The subsequent death of his grandfather, who’d become a cherished father figure, had devastated Chris. He was placed with us and remained here for three years, struggling with school, but successfully participating in ROTC. This year he

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Mr. & Mrs. Lester NailMr. Brett NighMr. & Mrs. Benny NodineMs. Vera NorthMr. & Mrs. Wendle NorthamMr. & Mrs. David NorwoodMr. & Mrs. Mark OliverMr. & Mrs. Thomas OsborneMr. & Mrs. David O’ShieldsMr. & Mrs. Robin OwensMs. Rhonda ParishMr. & Mrs. Larry ParsonsMr. & Mrs. Jim PassmoreMs. Carla Jo PerryMr. & Mrs. James PetermanMr. & Mrs. Brett PharrMr. & Mrs. John PierceMrs. Gwendolyn PittmanMs. Sophia PlylarMrs. Minnie Allene PursselleyMrs. Antoinette PutnalMr. & Mrs. Mark RagsdaleMr. & Mrs. Michael RainesMr. Cecil RameyMr. Mike ReelMr. & Mrs. Frank ReynoldsDr. & Mrs. Richard RichardsonMr. & Mrs. Fred RickerMr. & Mrs. Paul RobertsMs. Angela RodriguezMr. & Mrs. Jeffery RohrMr. & Mrs. Jack RoseMrs. Maxine RossMs. Rosemary RudyMr. & Mrs. Daniel RussianMr. Jerry SatterfieldMr. & Mrs. Charles SchmittouMr. & Mrs. Albert ScottMr. & Mrs. James SeayMr. & Mrs. Bill Smith

Mr. & Mrs. Eric SmithMr. & Mrs. Jack SmithMr. & Mrs. Randall SpakeMr. & Mrs. William SprangMr. & Mrs. J. Phillip SpruillMr. & Mrs. Bryan SteelmanMs. Elmira SwoffordMr. & Mrs. James TaylorMr. Reid TesslerMr. & Mrs. Ernie ThigpenMs. Shirley TodsenMr. D. C. TrotterDr. & Mrs. Malcolm UsreyMr. & Mrs. Gary VanoverMr. & Mrs. Ronald WainscottMr. & Mrs. Ashley WaldridgeMr. & Mrs. Mark WalkerMr. & Mrs. Chuck WallingtonMr. & Mrs. David WardMr. & Mrs. Joseph WashingtonMr. James WatsonMr. & Mrs. William WatsonMr. Mack WeatheringtonMr. & Mrs. Ronald WheelerMr. & Mrs. Charles WhiteMr. & Mrs. Jerry WhitefordMr. & Mrs. Michael WileyMr. & Mrs. Randy WillinghamMr. & Mrs. Michael WillmotMs. Mary Jo WilsonMr. & Mrs. T. Edward WinstonDr. & Mrs. Sam WoodMr. & Mrs. Donald WoodMr. & Mrs. Wade ZimmermanAiken Church of ChristBallentine Church of ChristBarnwell Church of ChristBennettsville Church of ChristBethel Church of ChristBiltmore Church of ChristBoyd Lake Church of ChristBremen Church of ChristBrevard Church of ChristCentral Church of ChristCharlotte Avenue Church of ChristChester Church of ChristChurch of Christ Ames RoadChurch of Christ on Hilton HeadEssex Village Church of ChristGastonia Church of ChristGeorgetown Church of ChristGold Hill Road Church of ChristGrand Strand Church of ChristGreater Zion Tabernacle Apostolic ChurchHendersonville Church of ChristHillcrest Church of ChristHolland Park Church of ChristInman First Baptist ChurchJoy Lutheran ChurchLancaster Church of ChristLaurens Church of ChristLexington Church of ChristLong Creek Church of ChristLyman United Methodist ChurchMarion Avenue Church of ChristMountain Island Church of ChristMt. Zion Christian FellowshipNorth Augusta Church of ChristOld Union Church of ChristPark Street Church of ChristPlaza Church of ChristPort Orange Church of ChristSeneca Church of ChristShelby Church of ChristSigsbee Church of ChristSt. Andrews Road Church of ChristSt. George Church of ChristThe Church of Christ At SummervilleWest Columbia Church of ChristWest Jefferson Church of ChristWilliston Church of Christ

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Home improvementLike any conscientious home owner,

we take pains to ensure that our grounds and facilities stay attractive and in good repair. This attention to detail extends to our “public face,” as well, which is why we recently updated our logo and redesigned our communications materials. The new logo and motto – “where the heart is” – emphasize the home-heart connection. We

want the world to know that SECH really is a place of family, learning, love and growth. In many cases, it’s the only real home our children have ever known.

We’ve also named our newsletter “Hope!” to remind our friends, family and contributors of what we’re all working together to achieve – and what we do achieve, one child at a time, one day at a time, with the prayers and support of people like you.

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Hope! is a publication of Southeastern Children’s Home, Robert Kimberly, Exec. Director.

We can be reached ...

by mail: Post Office Box 339 115 Children’s Way Duncan, SC 29334

by phone: 864.439.0259by fax: 864.949.0248online: sech.org

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A journey of a thousand milesreturned to live with his grandmother.

When children are removed from their natural homes, grandparents often assume the parental roles. This was true of Moni, who after only four months at SECH, left us to make a home with her grandmother.

Jerry, who had been adopted by his aunt and uncle, was struggling with anger and the behavior associated with anger when he arrived at SECH two years ago. Today Jerry has learned to control his anger and he once again lives with his aunt and uncle.

Jonathan was with us for two years also. He overcame his difficulty with social skills, acquired independent living skills and ultimately was placed with a foster family. He maintains his ties to SECH and will continue to attend Byrnes High School.

Children thrive best in home settings where love and care are in good supply and Chris, Moni, Jerry and Jonathan now have such homes of their own. Southeastern Counseling Center is where we help children and families – whether natural, extended, adoptive or foster – overcome the obstacles they must confront every day. Please consider joining us for a few steps of this sometimes difficult, frequently surprising, always rewarding journey.

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Windsor Lake Church of ChristWinnsboro Church of ChristBank of America Matching GiftsBB&T - Spartanburg, SCBI-LO – CharitiesBI-LO – Store 446IBM Employee Services Center

Merck Partnership For GivingMicrosoft Giving Campaign

Middle Tyger Senior CitizensSpartanburg Co School District No 5

The Carolinas District Kiwanis FoundationBank of America United Way CampaignEmployee Giving CampaignTrident Area Combined FederalUnited Way - Special Distribution AccountUnited Way of Central CarolinasUnited Way Of Greenville CountyUnited Way of Madison CountyUnited Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Inc.United Way of New York CityUnited Way of Sumter Clarendon & Lee Co.United Way Of The CSRAUnited Way Of The Piedmont, Inc.

MemorialsGENE BAILEY Casey, Jennifer & Maya Argo Mr. & Mrs. Terry Bailey Jessica & Wes Edenfield Ashley & Todd TaylorWILLIAM G. “BILL” BARBER St. Andrews Road Church of ChristBARBARA BARKER Dr. & Mrs. Jim Alston Greenwood Church of Christ Mr. & Mrs. Eric SmithGLENN BARTLEY Mr. & Mrs. James TaylorLILLIAN OGLETREE BEASLEY Ms. Debbie Carter Central Church of Christ Mr. & Mrs. John Edwards Mr. & Mrs. Charles Flanders Mr. & Mrs. Robert Holcombe, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Neil Martin Ms. Mary Ogletree & Family Ms. Claire Stanfill Mr. & Mrs. Norbert SteeberDONALD R. BENSON, SR. Mr. & Mrs. Terry Bailey St. Andrews Road Church of ChristJOHN D. BERRIER Mr. & Mrs. Dalton E. GoodwinELIZABETH BOERSMA Mr. & Mrs. Terry Bailey Mr. Jerry Satterfield St. Andrews Road Church of Christ Ms. Kay YennyGERALD BOYD Mr. & Mrs. Jones Gamble & Family Mr. & Mrs. Jackie Holt Ms. Gwendolyn PittmanCLOYE & HAZEL BROYLES J. C. & Mary SatterfieldWAYNE BUSEY Mrs. Maranell BuseyJO CHANCEY Mr. J. C. SatterfieldCALLEY CHAVISAnonymousTOM CHILDRESS Ms. Ruth ChambersHARRIET P. CHITWOOD Mr. & Mrs. Jones Gamble & FamilyCALVIN R. CLAYPOOLE Mrs. Phyllis ClaypooleCLYDA COCKRELL Mr. & Mrs. Robert Cockrell Ms. Myrtle WrightED COCKRELL Ms. Myrtle WrightJAY COCKRELL J. C. & Mary Satterfield Ms. Myrtle WrightPAUL COCKRELL Ms. Myrtle WrightELLEEN COOK Mrs. Elda BaileyFRANK COOPER Mr. & Mrs. Jones Gamble & FamilyPATTON COOPER Mrs. Elmira SwoffordPHILLIP “MAC” COOPER Mrs. Jeanie Cooper Mr. & Mrs. Terry DavenportMILDRED H. CURETON Ms. Kitt BrownJAMES DAILEY Dr. & Mrs. Jim Alston Mr. & Mrs. Carlton Clayton Mrs. Ruth Dailey Greenwood Church of Christ Mr. & Mrs. Bill Smith Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth JonesLUELLA DAVIDSON Ms. Frances RoperVIOLET DOZIER J. C. & Mary SatterfieldKEN DURHAM, SR. Mrs. Mary Lou DurhamD. W. DUKE Mr. & Mrs. Keith Howe Mr. & Mrs. Carl Lancaster The Mid-Western Children’s Home Mr. & Mrs. Herb Smith Mr. & Mrs. Don TaylorMAMMIE ELKINS J. C. & Mary SatterfieldBUFORD FIELDS

There is a strong possibility that students who don’t successfully complete high school will lose most of the gains they’ve made during their stay at SECH. As a result they are more likely to…

• lackminimumskillstofunctioninacomplextechnological society,

• earnanestimated$9,000lessperyearthangraduates,

• contributeonlyabouthalfasmuchintaxesas do graduates,

• drawlargersubsidiesinfoodstamps,housing assistance, and welfare,

• haveagreaterchanceoflandinginprison,• haveworsehealthandlowerlife

expectancies.

Staying in school is a vital objective, not only for the individual, but also for society as a whole. Some studies show that many youth who drop out of high school eventually earn a diploma or GED,, but we know that abused and neglected kids who have no positive support system have little hope of doing that. This is why we do all we can to help our students earn a diploma or a GED before leaving SECH.

Our students attend James F. Byrnes High School, one of the premiere high schools in South Carolina, and we enjoy an excellent relationship with the school. This makes our job easier, but we

take it a step further by

being proactive in the education of our students.

A 2008 study, Dropout Prevention, conducted by the U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Educational Services, made

Dropping out is not an optionrecommendations for public education systems to prevent high school dropouts. SECH is not a school and its main purpose is not academic, but we scored well on three of six recommendations in this government study. Recommendations 3-5 are:

• Provideacademicsupportandenrichmentto improve academic performance.

• Implementprograms to improve student’s classroom behavior and social skills.

• Personalizethe learning environment and instructional process.

The on-campus classroom and summer instructional program implements all three of these

recommendations in several ways. You can read the complete study by going to our website at sech.org.

School started for our students August 17 and the campus classroom is now open each day after school. Students stop by first thing for snacks, socializing and a devotional, after which they work on assignments and receive any additional help needed.

We thank you for

your concern for the spiritual, social, physical and

educational needs of these deserving young people. Because you make the work of Southeastern Children’s Home possible, they have the hope of a better life as productive citizens.

“ ... studies show that many youth who drop out of high school eventually earn a diploma or GED ... so we do all we can to help students earn a diploma or a GED before leaving SECH ...”

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Mr. & Mrs. Richard HembreeHEATH FIELDS Mr. & Mrs. M. H. MartinBILL E. FITZPATRICK, SR. Mr. & Mrs. Mike Greene Mr. & Mrs. Greg LisbyBLANCHE FOSTER Mr. & Mrs. Dunk HaleLOIS FOX J. C. & Mary SatterfieldCHARLES JOSEPH FUSCO Ms. Myrtice Laster & Robbie, Libby,

Cindy Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Layton Mr. Neil Martin McCall Electrical Contractor Mr. & Mrs. William Mitchell Ms. Pauline WilsonGERALD GARDNER Mr. & Mrs. James TaylorWILLIAM “BILLY” GEIGER Mr. & Mrs. Jackie HoltBOBBY GILES Ms. Gwendolyn PittmanSTEVIE GILMORE Ms. Juanita WestHAGOOD GODLEY Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Cole St. Andrews Road Church of Christ

Ms. Kay Yenny Mr. & Mrs. Fred YorkTOM GRANT Mr. & Mrs. Bobby BakerB. A. GRAYDON Ms. Dolly PhillipsJOHNNY & GLADYS GREENE J. C. & Mary SatterfieldLUREE YORK GRIFFIN Mr. & Mrs. Baxter DeadmonJAMES GRUBS J. C. & Mary SatterfieldERWIN & INEZ GUNNELLS J. C. & Mary SatterfieldCORA HUDSON HADDOX Mr. & Mrs. John Greene Ms. Carole Jessup Mrs. Laura Myers & Nick Mrs. Elmira Swofford Mr. & Mrs. Harold Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Joe WilliamsZEPHIA HAMMET J. C. & Mary SatterfieldBOYD HEFLEY Ms. Gwendolyn PittmanCATHY HINES Ms. Elda Bailey Mr. & Mrs. Fred YorkHENRY F. HOLDEN Mr. & Mrs. Thomas JacksonJANET HOLTON Mr. & Mrs. Heyward HoltonJAMES E. HUTCHERSON Mr. & Mrs. William HutchersonJOEL HUTTO J. C. & Mary SatterfieldSTEPHEN JACKSON Mr. & Mrs. Terry BaileyPAT & HELEN JOYNER J. C. & Mary SatterfieldPAULE KELLY Mr. & Mrs. Mel Falletta Mr. & Mrs. Travis Nodine Mr. & Mrs. Dave Norwood Mr. & Mrs. Greg Palmer Mr. & Mrs. Dwight WestKERRY KENNEDY Mr. J. Michael KennedyMARY MARGARET KLUMP Mr. & Mrs. Paul SchultzHEATHER MARIE KNORR Ms. Roxanne BrownALICE LAMBERT J. C. & Mary SatterfieldROBERT “BOB” LEA Mr. & Mrs. Bobby BakerEUGENE LEAVITT Mr. George Allen, Sr.

Ms. Martha Allen Dr. & Mrs. Jim Alston Mr. & Mrs. Steve Byrd

Ms. Linda Davis & Family Greenwood Church of Christ Mr. Timothy A. Rutherford Mr. & Mrs. Ed SprankleGAYLE A. LINDER Mr. Bruce LinderFRANK & ALTIE LINDSAY Mrs. Elmira SwoffordHELEN LISTER Mr. & Mrs. Jerry WilsonFRANKLIN A. LONG Bamberg Church of Christ AnonymousCPL. W. A. MACK, JR. Mr. & Mrs. Jones GambleHENERY MANSFIELD J. C. & Mary SatterfieldKAY EUBANKS MARTIN Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Baker Mrs. Dorothy Hopkins Mr. & Mrs. Graham RoseMARGARET McINTOSH Ms. Myrtle WrightRONNIE McKIE J. C. & Mary SatterfieldCHARLES MERRILL Mrs. Katherine MerrillHARRY & ELISE MINOR J. C. & Mary Satterfield

RUBY MUNS J. C. & Mary SatterfieldSTEVE NEAL Ms. Phyllis Hudson & FamilyPATRICIA NIGH Mr. Brett Nigh Mr. & Mrs. Max NighMARCIA M. O’BRIEN Mr. & Mrs. Jones GambleSADIE OSWALD Ms. Helen HollandFRANKY OWENS Ms. Carolyn HooverPAUL OWENS Ms. Carolyn HooverWALTER RAY OTT Casey, Jennifer & Maya Argo Mr. & Mrs. Larry Bailey Mr. & Mrs. Terry Bailey Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Cole Mr. & Mrs. Wes Edenfield Mr. & Mrs. Alan Larmon St. Andrews Road Church of Christ Mr. & Mrs. Todd Taylor Mr. & Mrs. William YoungLINDSAY ERIN PAULSON Ms. Linda SwimsLUCILLE H. PEARSON Mrs. Annie Bradley Ms. Sarah Cope Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dickerson Mr. & Mrs. John Edwards Mr. & Mrs. Isaac Fowler Mr. & Mrs. Dunk Hale Ms. Wanda Hughes Mr. & Mrs. Neal Martin Neighbors on Gravely Court Ms. Barbara Richardson Mr. Jeff Smith Ms. Joyce Smith Mr. Tim Smith Mr. Tony Smith Mr. Traci Smith QS1 Data Systems Mr. & Mrs. Joe WilliamsSUE PINCH Ms. Nina GannonPHILLIP PITTS Mrs. Antoinette PutnalWILL LEE POOLE Ms. Phyllis Hudson & FamilyBERNICE INEZ PRUITT Central Church of Christ Mr. & Mrs. Isaac Fowler Mr. & Mrs. Dunk Hale Mr. & Mrs. Neil Martin Mr. & Mrs. Joe WilliamsCLINTON R. PUTNAL Mrs. Antoinette PutnalKEN READ Mr. & Mrs. M. H. MartinPEGGY REDDICK Mr. & Mrs. Jones Gamble & FamilyJAN REDDING Ms. Diane Creel Mr. & Mrs. Carol WoodleyHAYWARD RIDDLE Mrs. Virginia McCoyFRED O’NEAL ROGERS Mr. & Mrs. Richard HembreeELMA N. ROLLISON Mr. & Mrs. Jones GambleVERNON ROPER Mrs. Frances RoperBARNEY ROUSE J. C. & Mary SatterfieldHOMER & CARRIE SANDERS J. C. & Mary SatterfieldFRANCES SATTERFIELD J. C. & Mary SatterfieldLAURA J. SATTERFIELD J. C. & Mary SatterfieldSHELBY SATTERFIELD Mr. & Mrs. Terry Bailey Mr. Jerry Satterfield, Sr.TERRY JOHN SATTERFIELD J. C. & Mary SatterfieldMR. & MRS. GEORGE SAWYER Mr. & Mrs. Carol WoodleyDOROTHY SCOTT Mr. & Mrs. Carl LancasterJOHN R. SHELDON Grand Strand Church of ChristSCOTT SHORES Ms. Nina GannonCHARLES STEPHENS Mrs. Virginia McCoyHARRIET STEWART Mr. & Mrs. Jones Gamble & FamilyMICKIE STILL J. C. & Mary SatterfieldWAVELENE STOCKSDALE Mr. & Mrs. Tyler Gray

Memorials LAURIE J. STONE Mr. & Mrs. Jones GambleRICHARD “DICK” STOUT Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Baker Mr. & Mrs. Mel Falletta Mr. & Mrs. Bob Perkins Mr. & Mrs. Dave Norwood Mr. & Mrs. Will RobertshawWAYNE A. TARTER Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Baker Mr. & Mrs. Dave NorwoodDEBORAH “DEBBIE” FAY TAYLOR The Beavers Mr. & Mrs. Carl Lancaster Mr. & Mrs. David NorwoodMARION COOPER THOMPSON Mr. & Mrs. Jones Gamble & FamilyWANDA B. TROTTER Mr. & Mrs. David Brahams & Family Mrs. Mary Dennison & Family Mr. & Mrs. Carvel Edwards Mr. & Mrs. Barry George Mr. & Mrs. Barry Greenblatt Mr. & Mrs. Richard Hembree Ms. Linda Hill Ms. Shirley Lineberger Mr. & Mrs. Marshall McKinney Mr. & Mrs. Frank Moran Ms. Gwendolyn Pittman Mr. & Mrs. Michael Rowand Mr. & Mrs. Mike Singleton Mr. & Mrs. Jim Singleton Mr. Hugh Trotter Mr. Ted Trotter & Family Mr. Tim Trotter & Family Mr. Tony Trotter & Family Ms. Vivian Trotter Dr. & Mrs. Ton ZeissMARY ALICE TUCKER Mr. & Mrs. John EdwardsHANNAH WAITES Mr. & Mrs. Don McNab & FamilyEDWARD E. WATERSMrs. Connie WatersLULA JANE WEBSTER Mr. Kelly McCoyLINDA G. WELCHMAN Mr. & Mrs. Sanuel Bonanno Ms. Barbara Gouldthorpe Mr. & Mrs. William P. Green, III Mr. John HowellGLADYS WHITACRE Mrs. Jeanie Cooper Mr. & Mrs. Jackie Holt Mr. & Mrs. Wendle NorthamWILLIAM WHITE Mr. & Mrs. Jones Gamble & FamilyDOROTHY WILLIAMS Mr. & Mrs. Terry Bailey St. Andrews Road Church of ChristIDALLA WILLIAMS J. C. & Mary SatterfieldJOHN & ELSIE WILLIAMSON J. C. & Mary SatterfieldERIC PATRICK WILSON Mr. & Mrs. Franklin Wilson Mrs. Mary Jo. WilsonMR. & MRS. ARTHUR WOODLEY Mr. & Mrs. Carol WoodleyBUD WRIGHT Ms. Myrtle WrightBERNICE YOUNG Central Church of ChristMR. & MRS. CHESTER ZORN J. C. & Mary Satterfield

In honor of TERRY & NANCY BAILEY Mr. & Mrs. Fred YorkJACK & GAYLE COOPER AnonymousJEANIE COOPER Mr. & Mrs. Charles DavenportREAGIN, REESE & BO EDWARDS Mr. & Mrs. James EdwardsPAUL & ALICE FRADY Mr. Kelly McCoyDR. CHARLES B. HANNA, JR. Dr. & Mrs. Charles B. HannaLAURA HUNTER Dr. Lydia M. GuillotROBERT C. KIMBERLY Mr. & Mrs. Joe Moore, Jr.ROBERT & KIM KIMBERLY Rev. Dr. Jerry Newbold, Jr.CHRISTY NODINE Apalache Baptist Church

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DANNY & NANCY THOMAS Mr. & Mrs. Bill HigginbothamHASKELL & PATRICIA YENNY Mr. Jerry Satterfield, Sr.

In honor of birthdayBLAKE ABEL Dr. Lydia GuillotLOUISE BACON Dr. Lydia GuillotJIM CAIN Ms. Karen CainHANNAH CHESNEY Dr. Lydia GuillotJOHN CONNELL Mr. & Mrs. William PrimmJIM & CAROLYN CREEL Ms. Rebecca WillisJ. C. FARLEY Mr. & Mrs. Jim FarleyANDY HOOD Dr. Lydia Guillot

In honor of graduationKIA JAMES Ms. Kitt C. Brown

In honor of anniversaryMR. & MRS. CHAD EDWARDS Mr. & Mrs. James B. EdwardsMR. & MRS. WILLIAM WILSON Mr. & Mrs. James B. Edwards

In honor of 50th anniversaryMR. & MRS. WALLACE BEASLEY Mr. & Mrs. James B. Edwards

In honor of 63rd anniversaryJ. C. & JANE FARLEY Mr. & Mrs. Jim Farley

In honor of 65th anniversaryKIRK & CLARA COLE Ms. Donna Cole

In honor of Mother’s DayCLARA COLE Ms. Donna ColeJO HANNAFORD Dr. & Mrs. Mike BillingsPANTHA POWELL Ms. Glenda Farmer

In honor of Father’s DayKIRK COLE Ms. Donna ColeJ. C. FARLEY Mr. & Mrs. Jim FarleyBRUCE HANNAFORD Dr. & Mrs. Mike Billings

In-kind giftsA Classic SalonApalache Baptist ChurchArchdale Church of ChristMr. & Mrs. Quinton BatsonMr. Paul V. BellMr. & Mrs. Charles BlackshearMrs. Kim BlantonMs. Melody BowersMs. Lisa BriggsMrs. Gail BrightMr. Brian Brockman & FamilyMs. Doris P. BrownBurnsville Church of ChristClemson Church of ChristMr. and Mrs. Dale CliftMr. and Mrs. Ray A. CorradiMr. and Mrs. George CrumptonMr. and Mrs. Mark S. EdwardsFirst Baptist Church, LymanFood Lion – Lyman, SCGastonia Church of ChristDr. George GlennGold Hill Road Church of ChristMs. Kendra GrahamGreater St. James Temple

Mrs. Patricia GriswoldH & L Accessory, Inc.

Mrs. Kathy HallMr. Bob HamblinMr. Paul Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. John HarrelsonMr. & Mrs. Bob HendersonMr. Pete HunterMr. & Mrs. Dennis Jackson &

NikkiJohnson’s Ace Hardware

Mr. & Mrs. Ellis Jones & JourneyJoyful Creations

Mrs. Joy JuddMr. Gerald KellyMs. Susie KimbrellMr. & Mrs. Louis KunzMartin’s Hair CutsLake Norman Church of ChristMrs. Jackie LeatherwoodLexington Church of ChristLife Song ChurchLyman United Methodist Church Ladies ClassMr. and Mrs. Michael R. MortonMountain Island Church of Christ

Finding a familyThank you so very much for all that you’ve

done for me and given me. My life at South-eastern will always be treasured in my heart and I’ll always remember those with whom I shared it. As much as anyone wants to be a part of a family, I couldn’t have asked for a bet-ter one. No matter how much trouble I caused, you never left me without the assurance that you would be there for me. Most would say living in a children’s home is not family-like, and I too would have said the same before living at Southeastern, but nothing gets more family-like than that.

Robert, you’re the parent I never had and so are those who have been my houseparents throughout these years. I only hope that I will be as encouraging and loving to the young when I’m your age. Maybe I will be one of your houseparents in the future. Who better to un-derstand what those teens are going through!

Being eighteen and inexperienced to the real world, I feel like I have come a long way - grown up - and even though I’ve had a rough past, I understand that God gave me this life for a reason and has put me through so much for that same reason.

Learning to grow upI found your website today and it brought

tears to my eyes. As I looked through the pic-tures of the new developments at SECH, I was taken back to a time when SECH was still new and the Lyman house was a dream that was slowly becoming a reality. I remember the tears that I shed when Lyman house was opened and the only person

I truly could call Mom was moving into it. I was afraid I would never see Momma Nora again. All of this caused me to strive harder to com-

plete the program in my cottage so I could move into the Lyman House.

I remember the painstaking details of the planning. How you were against green be-ing in the house and how Missy Thigpen assured you it would be alright. It’s way better than alright ... it’s perfect!

I learned how to grow up under

your care. I learned how to mow the lawn and re-mow the lawn because it wasn’t done right the first time. I learned how to work hard for what I believed in and how to earn what I wanted. I can remember the days doing odd jobs just to be able to go to camp an extra week.

I am 28 years old now and have been out of the “system” for almost eleven years. By no means do I say my life has been a bed of roses, but I truly would hate to see how it would

have turned out if it had not been for the caring, loving staff at SECH. I am in the process of trying to adopt two children. They are boys ages 11 and 6. I have had them for 18 months and I know now why the staff at SECH does what it does. I cannot bear to think what would happen to these children if there was no one in their life. We go to court in March of this year. Adoption is just a few steps away. Please keep us in you prayers.

In their own words ...

“... By no means do I say my life has been a bed of roses, but I truly would hate to see how it would have turned out if it had not been for the caring, loving staff at SECH ...”

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Mr. and Mrs. Travis L. NodineNorthwood Baptist ChurchMr. and Mrs. Frank NuttMs. Julie NuttingMs. Rita OchiltreeMr. and Mrs. Roger J. PagePajama ProgramMr. & Mrs. George PearsonMrs. Angie PearsonMs. Teresa PoolePoplar Springs Baptist ChurchPublix – Duncan, SCMr. and Mrs. John H. QuackenbushMr. and Mrs. Thomas RankinRedeemer Lutheran ChurchReidville Elementary SchoolMr. and Mrs. Ben RemickRestoration ChurchResurgentRiverside Booster Club

Ms. Robbie RobertsonS & S Tire of GreerMr. and Mrs. Robert Scott

Mr. & Mrs. Ricky SmithMs. Roberta Smith

Soleil Salon and Day SpaSpartan BakerySt. Andrews Road Church of Christ

Ms. Jennifer StephensMr. and Mrs. Mark Stidham

Mr. and Mrs. Stan TaylorTina’s Day SpaMrs. Kiley Tyler

The Church of Christ At SummervilleThe J. F. Floyd MortuaryMrs. Eddie Sue Thompson

Unity Presbyterian ChurchMr. Dale Utter

Mr. and Mrs. Danny VaughnMs. Amanda VoylesMr. Matt West

Mr. David WestWindsor Lake Church of Christ

Mrs. Ann WoodMs. Judy Young

Auction donors & volunteers

A Classic SalonAdvanced Auto Parts - Wellford, SCAlabama PromotionsAlabama Theatre at Barefoot LandingAmerican Pie FactoryAtlanta BravesBacila’s Coffee and BakeryBert’s AutomotiveBig Frog NurseryBI-LO of LymanBMW Manufacturing Co.Boda PipesBurroughs & Chapin Company, Inc.Calvin Gilmore Productions - The Carolina OpryCannon’s NurseryCarolina PanthersCarolyn’s Florals and BasketsCentraArchy Restaraunt Management Co.Centre StageCharleston Conv. & Group ServicesCharleston StingraysCherokee Valley Golf Club Chimney Rock State ParkChophouse 47Christian Supply – Spartanburg, SCCity Range Steakhouse GrillCladdagh InnClemson University Athletic DepartmentCoca Cola Bottling Co.Colonial Life

Cookies by DesignCopper River Grill of Greer, SCCostCoCourtyard by Marriott Greenville Haywood MallCracker BarrelCrowfield Golf PlantationCustom AutomotiveDay Spa on Stone AveDemetre’s Gourmet GrilleDenny’s of DuncanDiscount Tire, Co.DollyWoodDuncan Family RestaurantEl Mexicano RestaurantElite Car RentalExtended Stay HotelsFlat Rock PlayhouseFort Sumter ToursFox Pools of SpartanburgFrame WarehouseFriends of AmyFuddruckersFurniture Liquidators

Gerald’s Tires & BrakesGreat Bay Oyster HouseGreen Valley Country ClubHair It Is, Inc.Harley Davidson Of GreenvilleHudson’s Seafood HouseICI Paints StoreJack In The BoxJeff Lynch AppliancesLa Bastide at The CliffsLink’s Body ShopMary Kay by Shelley WildensteinMcDonalds - AMC Management Corp.Meadowbrook Golf ClubMiddle Tyger YMCAMize Nursery & Tryon Vineyards

Monkey Joe’s of SpartanburgMr. & Mrs Brian MaysMr. & Mrs. Bill FitzpatrickMr. & Mrs. Charles BlackshearMr. & Mrs. Dennis LindeyMr. & Mrs. Ed WinstonMr. & Mrs. Jack CrabtreeMr. & Mrs. Jim WatsonMr. & Mrs. Jon MitchellMr. & Mrs. Ken JonesMr. & Mrs. Kent BrownMr. & Mrs. Kim MudgeMr. & Mrs. Lynn ThipgenMr. & Mrs. Michael MooreMr. & Mrs. Mike MullMr. & Mrs. Robert DickersonMr. & Mrs. Toby McCallMr. Dan FordMr. Howard WattsMr. Jerry SatterfieldMr. Mark StidhamMr. Raymond SmithMr. Tim KirklandMr. Toby McCallMr.& Mrs. Brian MaysMrs. Carole JessupMrs. Connie ScharffMrs. Del WinstonMrs. Donna ThigpenMrs. Gail BrightMrs. Judy PetersonMrs. Maxine RossMrs. Suzie RomaniMs. Ann GriffithMs. Gloria GrangerMs. Linda GrahamMs. Lynn AdamsMs. Paris HarrisonMs. Sara DexterMyrtle Beach PelicansObsessions Salon and Day SpaO’Charley’s of SpartanburgOutback SteakhousePalace TheatrePapa John’s PizzaParadise Lanes Family Entertain-mentPerry’s Ocean-Edge Resort, LLCPink Flamingo - Spartanburg, SCPizza Hut of LymanPizza Inn of DuncanQuik Dry, Inc.Radisson Hotel & Suites Spar-tanburgRays Vacuum and Sewing Red LobsterReflectionsRipley’s AquariumRiver Banks Zoo and GardensRiver Falls FloristRiver Falls Golf and DiningS&S Tire, Inc.Salon 837 -- Ann GreeneSatter’s Creek, Inc.ScotsgroveSheraton Suites Galleria - AtlantaSherwin WilliamsSilent AngelsSims Barbeque – Duncan, SCSims Tire & Service CenterSmith’s Drug #2Sneak Preview Hair StudioSoleil Salon and Day SpaSonny’s Camp-n-TravelSouth Carolina AquariumSouth Carolina Stingrays Hockey TeamSpartan BakerySpartanburg Athletic ClubSpartanburg Little & Youth TheatreSpartanburg Scale ModelersSteak & Spirits RestaurantSuper Sod CarolinaTaylor Auto Sales – Lyman, SCThe Ant’s PantsThe Carolina OpryThe Claddagh InnThe Cliffs / La BastideThe Creek Golf ClubThe Fresh Market, Inc.The Great Bay Oyster HouseThe Palace Theatre Home of Le Grande CirqueThe Spartanburg Little TheatreThe Tanning CenterUniquely YoursUpstate Muscular Therapy - Linda PearsonUpstate Muscular Therapy - Pam CoppesUpstate Muscular Therapy - Tammy GilbertVerdae Greens Golf ClubVictoria Place Salon and SpaWal-Mart Store #2806Walnut Lane Bed & BreakfastWestside VeterinarianZaxby’s of Duncan

Cycling for Children & volunteersMrs. Adrienne Ackerman & JacobBella LatteMr. Chaz AxsomMr. Don AxsomMs. Kala AxsomMr. and Mrs. Tony AxsomMs.Renee BeaufordMr. Sam BinghamOfficer Danny Blackwell

In-kind gifts Mrs. Kim BlantonMrs. Gail BrightMs. Teresa BrownMrs. Angela BurgessMr. & Mrs. Steve BurchillMr. David BurnsMs. Lidia CannalungMr. Eric ChristophersonMr. Damon ChristonburyMr. Travis ClaryMs. Julie CobbMr. and Mrs. David CogginsMr. David CosgroveChief Ryan CothranMr. Mark CoxMr. Zac CummingsMs. Natalie DearmanMr. Bill DeckonMrs. Nancy DeYoungDuncan Fire DepartmentDuncan Police DepartmentMs. Tina DrakeMr. AJ DukeMr. Brian EdwardsEurorest – Joe Gagnon & Crew Mr. and Mrs. John EvansFedelis Sunday School ClassMr. Stan FieldsMr. and Mrs. David FlemingMr. and Mrs. Bob FogelFreewheelersMr. Todd GambrellMr. Jim Goodwin Go Tri SportsThe Great EscapeOfficer Margaret GreerMr. Andy GuidiciMr. Matthew GuidiciChief GuyMayor John HambyOfficer Ashley HarrisMs. Ruthie HelmsMs. Joyce HendersonMr. Chris HennecyAttorney Steven HiskerMr. Randy HowardMr. Mark JanesMr. Karl JohnsonMr. Roy JonesMs. Pam JordanMrs. Joy JuddMr. and Mrs. Robert KimberlyMr. Frank LindermanMrs. Sissy LockskinCaptain C. E. LongMr. Pat McCallionMrs. Rita McLainSergeant Chris MillerMr. Michael MillerMrs. Sandra MilyoMr. Grant Mitchell Officer Jonathan MontjoyMrs. Kristi MoonMr. Jon MorganMrs. Bridget MusteataMr. Chad Nance, Director of BI-LOMr. Tyler NodineMr. Mark Orndorff & AlexisMr. Ralph PaquinMs. Kelly PattonMr. James PeaveyMr. Chris PerryMr. Dianna PerryMr. Thom PetersMr. Doug PiletMs. Debra PittmanMr. William PoteralaMs. Karen PotterMr. Glenn PouporeMr. Reggie PowellMr. Pete PrimmMr. Dave ProctorMr. Allen PutmanMs. Katherine RauschMs. Lisa ReavesMiss Emily ReavisMr. Jim Redd of Tyger River Fire RescueMrs. Madeline ReistrofferMr. Bill ShortMr. Scott SiskMr. & Mrs. Ricky SmithSpartan BakerySpartanburg County Sheriff’s OfficeSparton BicyclesMs. Angie StarrettMs. Earleen StricklinMs. Claudia SullensMr. Joseph SullivanMr. Paul ThomasMrs. Eddie Sue ThompsonMr. John TourignyMr. Steve VerdellMs. Amanda VoylesMs. Donna WadeMr. and Mrs. Meckie Walker & SethUpstate Bike and SkateMr. Joseph WaltonWellford Police DepartmentMr. Jimmy WhiteMr. Richard WhiteMs. Tracy WildeMr. Roger WilliamsMr. Robert WilsonMr. Dennis WisemanMr. and Mrs. Steven YearginMrs. Dana Younts

Shannon’s decision for baptism at Palmetto Bible Camp this summer was the culmination of much time and thought. She’s that kind of person – quiet and unassuming, a good student.

Palmetto Bible Camp helped to influence her decision, as it has for over 100 young people who’ve been baptized while at Southeastern. Bible Camp, in addition to her congrega-tion and youth group, has been a part of her faith development during her two years here.

Shannon came to the Children’s Home be-cause her adoption was not working out. She has come a long way in overcoming challeng-es in her young life, and one result is a better relationship with her adoptive family.

School is another one of the bright spots in Shannon’s life. She has her sights set on col-lege, which is two years in the future. Though she doesn’t know what her major will be, she enjoys math and does well in it.

Serving young people who must be placed out of their natural homes depends on many different influences. These influences — houseparents, counselors, teachers, mentors, and others — first must over-come negative influences before the positive influences can show results.

All of our loyal and generous sup-porters, through prayer, encouragement, and financial gifts, are an important part of the circle of influences for the young people served at Southeastern. You make it possible for Shannon and many others to achieve excellence and realize dreams.

As Shannon continues her spiritual development as a new Christian, she has a wonderful quality that many mature follow-ers of Christ find difficult to develop. Shannon loves to befriend those no one else would — a curiosity to her peers, perhaps, but an un-doubted joy to behold.

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