WAYCROSS

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A young man by the name of Hunter Bryant can be

found on Facebook as not only an artist but as an in-
spiration to many people. Son of Melissa Guy and
Dee Bryant, he is a 2015 graduate of Pierce County
High School. Graduation was an overwhelming day
considering all that Hunter had been through in his
lifetime. 

Hunter was born with Hydrocephalus (excessive

fluid on the brain). He had severe brain damage. He
had 18 brain surgeries by his first birthday. When
Hunter was 3, he was diagnosed with Autism. Before
Hunter was even born, he was given a 50/50 chance
of survival. The doctor had met with his parents and
advised them it would be best to abort the pregnancy
due to the lack of quality of life the baby would have
if delivered. The parents had a strong faith in God
and a firm stance against abortion, so they chose to
reject the doctor’s advice.

Despite the many struggles that accompany

Autism, Hunter has overcome many obstacles. Every
day he is learning new things and amazing those
around him. He attends Pebble Hill Worship Center
and has a strong love for Jesus. Hunter enjoys play-
ing baseball for The Satilla Miracle League. He also
races with Miles for Smiles. Panama City Beach,
Florida and Disney World are his favorite places to
visit. He also loves riding roller coasters at Wild Ad-
ventures.

His favorite hobbies are singing and making art.

Karaoke and Facebook are two fun pastimes he en-
joys. Each week Hunter attends both voice lessons
and art lessons. Jim Hall is his voice coach. Hunter
always has a song in his heart. He sang at his high
school talent show in front of most of the student
body. Hunter loves singing songs about Jesus and
His love for us.

An Inspirational Artist

by Kim Smith and Melissa Guy