This week adult Thrive! leaders gathered under the ASB tent to honor and celebrate the life of Little Buddy, Tabi, who passed away suddenly in April after experiencing a seizure while napping. Tabi, loved by students and leaders alike, participated in Thrive! all through middle school. Her family was presented with a beautiful quilt made by 40 Thrive members including both student and adult contributors to honor her memory.
The tender time was also a celebration of Tabi’s brother Ethan’s 12th birthday. Ethan shared gifts with the group of something his family calls “Tabi Rocks“. In order to keep Tabi close at heart and mind – we were invited to special bring teal-colored rocks (teal was Tabi’s favorite color) to places where we want to remember her.
Charlene and others shared thoughts about Tabi’s time with ASB including how she served as a peer leader and encourager. We certainly miss her already and hope that her family has a deeper understanding of how special she was to many young and old!
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