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We are saddened and troubled to report that Connie Hilton has experienced another life changing tragedy.

On Sunday afternoon, Connie was stopped at a red light near Tyler with her 5 year old grandson, Liam, when a 17 year old driver hit her from behind going about 55 MPH. Connie and Liam had to be cut out of the car. Connie sustained multiple broken bones and compound fractures to her left leg, left arm, sternum, and other areas. She had surgery last night, and will have more surgeries this week since the injuries are very significant. Doctors say that Connie will be OK, but in for a long surgery and rehabilitation period.

Liam was unconscious when taken to the hospital. He was put on life support and he had no brain activity whatsoever last night. Liam passed away at 4 AM this morning. He is the son of Connie’s son Rob and his wife Dana. I met Rob and Dana about 7 years ago when they were BTL volunteers at Hutchins State Jail in Dallas. Rob was the victim speaker that day. I was there and he talked about all the effects of his Mom’s 1991 victimization on him and the family. He made such a beautiful and powerful presentation that exemplified a son’s love for his Mother.

Connie has been involved with BTL from the very start. She first traveled to Houston in 1999 to learn the process and then volunteered in projects in Huntsville before coming on staff in January, 2002, to coordinate the Northeast Texas region for BTL. She has spoken at numerous prisons. Many of our past and present volunteers have met her and all have read her story in Chapter 3 of the Restoring Peace book we use in our curriculum.

Please pray for Connie and her family in this time of deep sorrow and need for healing. The hospital address is below, and I am sure she would appreciate a card from her fellow BTL volunteers.

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