Standing, Still

            On Oct. 27 2006, at age 18, Timothy Wyatt became something he hadn’t been
since he was two: an only child. A car crash took both his brother and his sister that day. Their car hydroplaned through the median into oncoming interstate traffic and was met by two 18-wheelers. This moment would forever be defining, but with time and the births of two children, it would become manageable.

            Timothy Kadyn Britton Wyatt, born June 27, 2008, and Laylee Bay Wyatt, born May 27, 2010, brought a certain completeness back to Timothy. He now had a son and daughter to help fill the void of his past siblings. Being a father was not something that came easy for Timothy. His father was absent most of his childhood, and he came to believe that fathers were an unnecessary commodity. He vowed to use his father as an example of what not to do. Now he always strives to be a part of his kids’ lives no matter what.

            At age 19, Timothy obtained his GED and was accepted into Eastern Kentucky University, where he attended for three years. He is currently a junior at the University of the Cumberlands.

            His career goal after college is to work for ESPN as a writer or sports reporter. He would also like to freelance for his favorite magazine, Sports Illustrated.

            Music is also a big part of Timothy’s life. He has been in several bands and has a very eclectic taste in music. The last three albums he downloaded are The Black Keys’ “El Camino,” Common’s “The Dreamer/The Believer” and Florence + the Machine’s “Ceremonials.”

            Timothy has learned to cherish every moment he has with those that are close to him. Love is a hard thing to find and an easy thing to lose.