Annie, whom many of you know from the Getaways, retired just a couple of months ago, and she is providing much more instrumental assistance to Mom and Dad than I am able to do, going to WV to sit in on the procedures and MD appointments, setting up a system of files for all medical records and procedures, educating herself and Mom on what they need to do to overcome systemic obstacles, and to insure as much as possible that medical errors do not occur and that medical providers are fully informed before they make recommendations, etc.

Retired or not, it is quite strenuous to be making so many trips to WV to be there for appointments and provide so much help and guidance. You would never know that to talk to her. She is simply seeing what needs done, recognizing she is in the best position to do it thoroughly, and showing up for work, because it would never occur to her to do otherwise - love in action.

She has a gift, and she is a gift within our family.