Making A Difference

I submitted Donald my husband as caregiver of the year to the American Cancer Society. Friday August 1, 2008 the phone rang, when I answered it Barbara Bates she shared with me that Donald will receive this Award August 19, 2008 at The Club in Birmingham. She shared with me out of all the thousands of people nomiated for this award they chose Donald. Barabra also shared with me how much Daniel our 22 year old son who passed away this May was truly a Inspiration to all of ACS. For me this is one of the highest honors a person can receive. I know Daniel is jumping for joy as he watches his dad being honored. I want to share with you why Donald was choosen for this Award. We have been married for 26 years, during this time Donald has helped to take care of my family. My dad who had colon cancer and passed away in 1992, my mom who had liver and breast cancer she passed away in 1996, my brother who had colon cancer passed away in 2007, myself as a cancer survivor since 1998, and our son Daniel passed away May 18, 2008. The outcome was not what we wanted in the case of losing so many loved ones. Donald has always been there to help in anyway he needed, never complaining, never giving up. In my eyes he is one of the most remarkable men that God has put on this earth. I thank God each day for the gift He has given to our family each other to hold onto during the happy times as well as the sad.

Pennie