Name Change

The title of this blog, Annie Beth, brings back another memory of my sweet Anne that I cherish. Although I can't remember exactly when Anne first started (Brett and I think at least 8 years ago) it was around the time she was going to West Texas A&M University.

Anne decided that she wanted to change her name from Anne Elizabeth Hubley to Anne Elizabeth Annie Beth Hubley. Agreeing to her request was not sufficient because Anne somehow knew it was a legal matter and that an attorney was required. She was relentless in her pursuit of a legal name change and even offered up the services of her brother-in-law, "Will Whitaker the attorney", a fact that she was very proud of. I don't know how many times we heard Anne say " Will Whitaker can do it, he's an attorney." Side note: Anne never said lawyer:)

Over the years, Anne never relented on the name change and it was ever present at our many doctor appointments. We saw Anne's neurologist, Dr. Milligan, every month for six years as part of the protocol of the FDA study that Anne was enrolled in. Everyone at the clinic knew Anne very well and would greet her by name. She would very confidently officially check-in, because that's what you do, and say "I'm Anne Elizabeth Annie Beth Hubley and I'm going to see Dr. Milligan."

When Anne was hospitalized and the nurses, lab techs, radiologist, physicians, etc. would check her arm bracelet and then ask her her name prior to any procedure she would always say " Anne Elizabeth Annie Beth Hubley". If they asked her if she was Anne Hubley she would respond "I'm Anne Elizabeth Annie Beth Hubley." Anne was a frequent patient at Baptist St. Anthony hospital and the staff adored her. Even if Anne was not their patient, they would stop by to say hi to her. These small gestures made us feel so supported and loved. In fact, during Anne's last hospital stay doctor's not even on her case came to see her.

I miss you so much Anne Elizabeth Annie Beth Hubley.

Mom