graduations and has even had the offspring of children she’s cared for previously. She constantly runs into people that she’d changed their diapers in years past. She says the main reason she’s on Facebook, is to keep up with her kids, families and past students that have helped in the childcare. Kathy has had six full time assistants at the center during her tenure. Kathy Lawrence has been her main assistant for the past six years. When the kids used to get confused in how to differentiate between the two Kathys, ideas abounded. The children had lots of suggestions, “How about Kathy one and Kathy two, or tall Kathy and short Kathy, big Kathy and small Kathy? How about old Kathy and younger Kathy? Finally a child said, “How about Kathy the original?” Kathy thought that this idea was the best of all. She is definitely an original. Kathy is now excited to embark on new challenges and has decided to retire at the end of the school year in May 2019. She’s already been an active member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, whose motto is “Unity and Charity”, but has plans to become a member of CASA: Child Advocate Services Association, and will volunteer for them also. She anticipates giving more of her time in the service of others. She wants to visit nursing homes and to play cards or Bingo with residents. She wants to be available if her church, Sacred Heart, asks her to bake a cake, or give someone a much needed ride to an appointment. She loves being busy doing lots of new and varied things. While many people will be very sad about her leaving the college and she will be very much missed, Kathy is proud to have had such a fantastic career helping so many families care for their children. Whoever is the next childcare director will have a hard time beating this exemplary woman’s example, and they will never be like Kathy, the Original. n THE BEST PLACE FOR YOUR BABY When you find out you are expecting, don’t travel for prenatal care. The best care for you and your baby is right here at home at Sanford Vermillion. Our team of family medicine experts is here to provide expert OB care throughout your entire pregnancy and delivery. Plus we offer free, physician led prenatal and child birth classes so you are ready for life with your new baby. To schedule an appointment, call (605) 677-3700. sanfordvermillion.org Amanda Duxbury, MD BE STRONG. BE HEALTHY. BE YOU. 018027-00281 Rev. 4/18 6vHERVOICEvNOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018 Mary Jo Olson, MD Anastasia Searcy, DO Heather Kleeman, DO