NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) - WAVY.com brings you an update on Jenny Hatch, a 29-year-old Newport News woman with Down Syndrome, who won a custody battle last week.
For the last year, Jenny’s been engaged in a lengthy court
battle against her mother who wants her to live in a group home. Jenny wants to
live with her friends Jim Talbert and Kelly Morris, who want to take her in.
On Friday, WAVY.com was there when Newport News Judge Pugh
gave Jenny the right to live where she wants to. Morris and Talbert were
granted temporary guardianship of Jenny, but after a year, she can make her own
decisions.
"It feels awesome," said Morris at home with Jenny
on Wednesday. "Our family is complete."
WAVY's Andy Fox caught up with Jenny at home with her
friends Wednesday and then shadowed her on her first day back at work at the
Villiage Thrift Store after court proceedings ended.
It's when you ask Jenny about her thrift store family that
she gets emotional.
I'm so happy. I am so happy...," Jenny said Wednesday
through emotional sobs. "Thanks for being here...I am finally home."Full Article and Source:
Jenny Hatch in her new life
See Also:
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Jenny Hatch's courtroom battle continues
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4 comments:
It's a wonderful story.
Yes we sure enjoy a "win."
She's remarkable!
This story makes me smile ear to ear!
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