Employee of the Year

We were told we needed to attend the Chamber of Commerce awards banquet this year. We don't usually attend, but I was told one of us (aka Kenney) would be getting an award, and we would need to be there. Kenney was named the Wellington Employee of the Year. It was such a surpise to him, especially because of the way the people are selected. There is not a list of names to choose from, people in the community just write names down on a blank line. Kenney's name appeared enough times for him to win! He truly does such a fantastic job at work and really everything he attempts. He puts his heart and attention to all that he does, and it shows! I am so glad others are able to recoginze his efforts and sincerity as he helps those around him. Our children are very blessed to have such a good example.

 

The man of the hour, and such a well deserved honor!

Kenney parents came and Kyler was there serving the dinner as part of the student council.

Our friend Rachae Barlow won Woman of the Year.  She does a lot to serve and help the community and was deserving of this honor also.

Kenney was presented this award by Karen Caldwell.  He worked with her mom and knew the family well.  It very touching for him to hear what was said about him and his efforts to help people through his job.  He really does try to do his best and be what his patients need most.

This year's Chamber of Commerce Award Recipients. 

The hospital administrator, Candy Powell loves Kenney and was very proud of his recognition.

This is what was said about Kenney before he received his award:

Wellington Employee of the Year - 2024

Collingsworth County, Wellington, Texas. 

This award recognizes an employee who goes beyond the realm of great customer service and hard work, showing a friendly attitude and good work ethic. Customer service satisfaction really is the true test of a good employee. One comment on our nomination form told us that this young man was great with her mother in the hospital. He is always patient and kind and goes above and beyond for his patience and coworkers. He is wise, caring, and compassionate. 

This young man attended Wellington elementary and attended Childress with his family where he graduated from high school. He took time off from college and served a mission, in England to teach them about Jesus Christ. After completing a bachelor's degree, he completed his education at Texas Tech University with a doctorate degree. He and his family joined Collingsworth General Hospital in 2015. He serves his community as the member of the Ritz board and the WAC board, and coaches many of his kids in several sports. He is an active participant in his church, and he serves people regularly. He loves his family and enjoys taking his boys camping, and in his spare time he will always choose to spend time with his family.

Wellington is so blessed to have Kenney Keys as our physical therapist. He is a silent pillar of the community- where he is not the most vocal or outspoken, but his influence, wisdom, and contribution are seen in many community events and committees. Kenney's empathy and compassion are seen every time he treats a patient or interacts with a friend. Kenney is married to Elizabeth and they have five children. - Kyler, Radley, Damon, Bentley, and Mackenzie. 

Our 2024 employee of the year is Kenney Keys 

Northern Lights

We were able to see the Northern Lights here in Texas this month. We couldn't really seem then without a camera, but there was a slight difference in the sky color with just a naked eye. I've never seen them before, but it was pretty neat for them to be this far south! These were taken in our backyard while I was standing on the trampoline.

These two were taken in Childress by Keyan and Kelli

Kinder Field Trip to Maxwell's

Mackenzie had her first field trip, and I went along on my first field trip as a parent. I have always had toddlers or babies to contend with so I decided to try it out. I didn't really have a role to play, but I think she was happy I was there, and she had a blast!

 

The kids loved going through the corn maze. They thought it felt like a jungle. Mackenzie was jumping trying to touch to top of the stalks!

On the hayride!!

Thankfully it wasn't too hot and the fields were beautiful.

They thought it was pretty cool that they were able to pick their own pumpkin to take home.

No fear for this one! She had a lot of fun on the slides.

The smaller slides were much faster.

Rocket Regiment / Drumline

 The boys have done a great job with band this year.  They are both on the drumline with Kyler on the quads and Damon on the bass drum.  The games were a lot of fun for them and they have really been enjoying band, for the most part.  They were really happy they didn't have to march in the halftime show, which made it so much better for Kyler and his knee, but it made Monday night practices really difficult.  At the UIL competition it was sad because everyone felt they should have received at least one 1 (there are 3 judges and each give a score, 1 being the best score).  Unfortunately, they received three 2's.

Waiting to take the field

Percussion line trees

All smiles after the competition.

Damon in the back

The drums are always so loud, but they do a great job!

Here is the halftime performance. I have the band competition too, but it is pretty much the same, especially for the drumline since they don't move.