![]() ![]() And after years of watching North Texas television news, I now have the privilege of anchoring newscasts for CBS 11 and TXA 21. Kenni had no idea of the pain to fol- low, growing up without a mother, sity who loaned Kenni college books or gave her food during four cash- strapped years of putting herself through school- not only made an impact on the moment, but upon the blueprint of her soul. She lived out of a “pleather” suitcase, going from one home and family member to another every six months–or less. Those kind and giving people-along with friends at her univer- father, sister or brother. Grisby, a teacher from Skyview elementary in Dallas, took her home and baked Kenni a cake. Though she went to five schools in one year, the light shined when Mrs. A Big Sisters program volun- teer would treat her to Six Flags Over Texas or an event at Will Rogers. ![]() A family in the congregation would take her from Sunday service to the Fort Worth Zoo and Stockyards. ![]() A friend of the fam- ily would drop off a nice used dress at her aunt’s or her grandmother’s house. Or a woman would 88 volunteer and comb her hair or buy her barrettes. When she would least expect it, someone she didn’t even know would give Kenni a trinket or a ring. However, the darkness of Kenni’s childhood was overshadowed by the glow of hope. At school, she was taunted for her unkempt hair and wrinkled, unmatched clothes. She lived out of a “pleather” suitcase, going from one home and family member to another every six months-or less. Kenni had no idea of the pain to follow, growing up without a moth- er, father, sister or brother. 21, 1979, Kenni waived with a smile and yelled, “Bye, Mommy!” as if Mattie were going to the grocery store. As they lowered Mattie’s casket into the grave on Dec. At the age of 6, Kenni watched her mother-who could no longer walk or talk and who was confined to an in-home hospital bed-die. When Kenni was 5, she learned to cook simple items for her mother and her- self when no one else was around. Mattie would call Kenni her little “news girl” since she would pretend to deliver the news daily. When she was 4, she knew what news channel to turn to, because Mattie and Kenni loved watch- ing their “window” to the world. However, at 3 years old Kenni was push- ing chairs to the kitchen counter and getting medicine, water and small food items for her mother. Many days Mattie couldn’t cook for herself or her daughter. Mattie and her daughter, Kenni, ended up on welfare and in the projects. Soon, she fell more ill and frail, while undergoing intensive chemother- apy and several surgeries. As a single mother, Mattie went on to receive her master’s degree in psychology. Mattie made a sacrificial decision against the treatment in order to have her daughter. Doctors gave Mattie only six months to live if she didn’t seek immediate treatment, but that treatment would terminate her pregnancy. Mattie was a 23-year-old graduate student when she was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer. The Greatest Guide For All Six Flags Locations in the U.Fort Worth Magazine December 2009: Īnchorsouttakes Behind the SceneS at cBS11 and txa21 Nerissa Knight Thinking–and Giving–Back CBS 11/TXA 21 News Anchor E very year as the holidays approach, I think about a little girl nicknamed Kenni and her mother, Mattie. Related ArticlesĬan You Bring Food or Water Into Six Flags? Six Flags normally gives out different colored cups for each season. No you can't use Six Flags cups from previous years or previous seasons. Frequently Asked Questions Can You Use Six Flags Cups From Previous Years? The unique feature about this bottle is that you can be bring it back to the park on any future visits for that season, and refill it for $1.99 (instead of paying full price of a smaller drink). It can be distinguished from other bottles, as it'll be in the color green. The All-Day Drink Bottle gives you unlimited soft drinks for the length of your visit. You'll simply need to present your voucher/bottle at any of these locations: ![]()
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