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05. Acknowledgements: Those Who Went The Extra Mile.

4/10/2018

 
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On May 9, 2019, my sister, Vivian, was admitted to the hospital. Just 48 hours later, she drew her last breath. 

The days that followed were a blur. I caught a flight from Phoenix to Detroit. When I arrived at my boyhood home in Utica, Michigan where my two sisters had lived together, I quickly realized that there was something wrong with my other sister, Norene. She had fallen a few weeks earlier and the Doctors thought she might have a concussion. In the days that followed, we learned it was much more serious than that. She had dementia.

The next four months were consumed with urgent matters like preparing a memorial service for my Sister, Viv, getting my sister, Norene the medical help she needed, determining where we were financially, prepping our home for sale, finding a wonderful Assisted Living Home for Norene, and so much more, all while giving her round the clock care. As anyone who has ever been through something like that before can tell you, it was overwhelming, heartbreaking and extremely stressful. And had it not been for all those who went the extra mile to help, it would have been nearly impossible. 

There were so many people who went out of their way to care for our family during this difficult time that I could not possibly name everyone. So I'll just do my best to mention a few below who kept showing up. (If I have forgotten anyone that needs to be added to this list or misspelled any names, please let me know.) ​And on behalf of our family, I want to thank you all for blessing our lives so much. You truly were a Godsend. 

Pam Aulgur
Barbara, Ray and
Becky Bachmann
Patti and Gerry Congleton
Jim and Patsy Donahey
Judy and Steve Facione

Bobbi and Lew Ferrell
Bruce Fuson

Marianne Iselli
Carol Jutras
Pam Keidel
Pastor and Josh Klemm

Jill Kopper
Thea and Pat Longtin
Laurie McMuridie

Beverly and Lee Metzger 
Marge Morgan
Frank Nichols

Jenni and Matt Nichols
Mike Nichols
Tiina
Perttu​ and Sam Paris
Penny Reddish

Debbi and Mark Ringle
Frank Rizzo
Debbie Sammons

Karin Sparks
Carmen and Dennis Stange
Lisa Towne
Dave and Gail Weeks
Margo and Rick Wilhelmsen
Sue and Kevin Yarrington
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