Thankful People

Connor Moore, 10, left, and his sister Raelyn Moore, 5, jump around on their trampoline Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017 in Perryville. About seven months ago Connor was involved in an accident while driving with his friend on his ATV having it flip over and pin him into the ground. His father rushed out and dialed 911 to find out his son was without a heartbeat and foaming from the mouth. They said they are thankful for Connor having a full recovery. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Connor Moore, 10, poses for a photo on his fence Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017 in Perryville. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

From left, Connor Moore, Raelyn Moore and Becky Moore stand in their yard Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017 in Perryville. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Raelyn Moore, 5, left, and her brother Connor Moore, 10, right, pose for a photo on their fence Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017 in Perryville. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Connor Moore, 10, and his sister Raelyn Moore, 5, jump around on their trampoline Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017 in Perryville. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Becky Moore, Dave Moore, Connor Moore, Raelyn Moore and their dog Scholar pose for a photo in front of their barn Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017 in Perryville. About seven months ago Connor was involved in an accident while driving with his friend on his ATV having it flip over and pin him into the ground. His father rushed out and dialed 911 to find out his son was without a heartbeat and foaming from the mouth. They said they are thankful for Connor having a full recovery. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

A wall of deer trophies remind Jeff Bollinger of memorable hunting experiences. (Fred Lynch ~ Southeast Missourian)

Jeff Bollinger displays memorabilia from his half-marathon running events. (Fred Lynch ~ Southeast Missourian)

Jeff Bollinger displays some of his successful deer-hunting experiences. (Fred Lynch ~ Southeast Missourian)

Jeff Bollinger admires the photographs of the Eiffel Tower he made while visiting Paris, France. (Fred Lynch ~ Southeast Missourian)

Jeff Bollinger shows the 6x6, or 12-point elk he harvested in Central Wyoming near Casper. (Fred Lynch ~ Southeast Missourian)

Jeff Bollinger poses for a photo Nov. 15, 2017 at his home near Millersville. (Fred Lynch ~ Southeast Missourian)

Judi Lawrence of Perryville poses for a photo in front of her home Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. Judi moved into her home May 11, after her last home was demolished from a tornado that swept through Perryville February 28. Judi said "I felt like God was upgrading my life". She had moved in with her daughter then rented for a few months and finally moved in on May 11 of this year. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Judi Lawrence of Perryville poses for a photo in front of the remains of what used to be her home Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. Judi moved into her home May 11, after her last home was demolished from a tornado that swept through Perryville February 28. Judi said she was alone in her house that night and had an apart from the KFVS phone application and she went to her basement to take cover. The sound of her home being ripped in pieces and what seemed like 20 trains coming at her is what she remembered hearing that night. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Paxton Hellwege climbs ropes on October 9, 2017 at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Paxton Hellwege climbs monkey bars with help from his brother Josh on October 9, 2017 at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Paxton Hellwege plays with his brother Josh on October 9, 2017 at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Paxton Hellwege plays on October 9, 2017 at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Paxton goes down a slide October 9, 2017 at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Paxton Hellwege drinks from a water fountain October 9, 2017 at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Paxton Hellwege slides past his brother, Josh, and mother, Leslie, on October 9, 2017 at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Paxton Hellwege smiles for a photo with his family October 9, 2017 at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Kirsten Strebe sits on a bench Nov. 7, 2017, at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Kirsten Strebe sits on a bench Nov. 7, 2017, at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Kirsten Strebe sits on a bench Nov. 7, 2017, at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Kirsten Strebe sits on a bench Nov. 7, 2017, at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Kirsten Strebe pauses for a photo Nov. 7, 2017, at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Trae Robinson handles a basketball Nov. 14, 2017, outside of Saxony Lutheran High School in Jackson. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Trae Robinson handles a basketball Nov. 14, 2017, outside of Saxony Lutheran High School in Jackson. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Trae Robinson handles a basketball Nov. 14, 2017, outside of Saxony Lutheran High School in Jackson. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Trae Robinson handles a basketball Nov. 14, 2017, outside of Saxony Lutheran High School in Jackson. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Trae Robinson handles a basketball Nov. 14, 2017, outside of Saxony Lutheran High School in Jackson. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Trae Robinson handles a basketball Nov. 14, 2017, outside of Saxony Lutheran High School in Jackson. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Trae Robinson poses for a photo Nov. 14, 2017 in the hallway outside of the gymnasium at Saxony Lutheran High School in Jackson. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)