Today is Giving Tuesday. Today I made my annual donation to the Jim Fenningham Memorial Scholarship.

Each year I donate to this Scholarship that I created after my husband died. Education and honoring the student was a mission of his. Jim was a supporter of higher education. He devoted his whole working life to helping students achieve. To honor this part of him I started the Jim Fenningham Memorial Scholarship. He believed that all could excel in college and there was no better honor that I could give to him than a scholarship that was inclusive of most students. The scholarship changes per each annual semester, one semester it is applied to the Arts and Humanities and the next semester it is applied to the Social Sciences.

His kindness and compassion were noticed by all. He was a good man and a good boss. Now don’t get me wrong the people who worked with him didn’t always agree with his decisions yet they all liked and respected him. That is a sign of a good boss and a good person.

I am including the essay for the recipient of the fall semester scholarship. These are people of all ages, They have to write an essay regarding their need for a scholarship.

Each student has a dedication to their education, no matter their circumstances. They give me hope for the future.

Today, I spoke with the college and gave them my donation, I had a moment where my heart softened as I honored Jim and each student. It has gotten easier yet there are moments.

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The Jim Fenningham Memorial Scholarship

Today I am thankful. I am thankful that the education system in this country can honor all. I am thankful that Jim taught me the value of education. I am thankful that he was a part of my life for twenty-one years.

Today I am Thankful.