On Saturday, we met our fellow former PTC Tennis Center Academy members for lunch. Hopefully it was our first of many annual PTCTCA Reunions. We had a blast catching up on who is doing what and stories of Beth. Who is Beth you ask?? Our beloved Beth Choate-Wortmann, was Natalie's first coach at age four. Six years ago, our beloved Beth was on her way to our state qualifying tournament to coach and watch Natalie (and others), when she lost her life in a car wreck. The day time stood still for all that knew her.
You see, the reunion was of the junior players Beth coached, and their parents. The last time this group was together.....to bury Beth. It was a wonderful way to celebrate Beth's giving spirit during this holiday season. Joining in the celebration were her children Mattie and Luke, her husband Dave, her parents Bob and Mary.
Below is a picture of our little peanut Natalie, Beth and Rick (another one of Nat's coaches). Sorry, I don't know the gentleman's name on the far left. Also below, you will find pictures taken at the reunion.
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| ??, Natalie, Beth, Rick |
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| Natalie, Rick, Nic |
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| Luke, Natalie, Mattie |
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| Mary and Natalie |
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| Chelsea, Sianna, Natalie |
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| Michael, Gina, Gabby, Adriana |
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| Tyler, Michael, Adriana, Kevin, Natalie |
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| Tyler, B.J., Michael, Kevin |
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| Chelsea and Natalie |
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| Sianna, Jenny (our organizer), Lara |
