She Has MS And She Does It All!
I'm am so lucky to call this woman mother-in-law! Oh, sure! We have our differences! Always have! Always will! But Patty Parker is one hell of a woman! Not only has she raised 6 kids, lost a set of twins, but she has raised many grandchildren as well! Her door, pocketbook and heart have always been open. Of course, she complains about the pocketbook part of it, but who wouldn't? Perhaps a millionaire? But my in-laws are not wealthy. They get by like the rest of us.
Right now they live in a 2-bedroom condo with a daughter and 15 year-old granddaughter. Just recently another daughter and her boyfriend moved out after 1 1/2 years ofmooching living in that 2 bedroom condo!
To make matters worse, 5 kids and a stray friend came in that package! Yes! In a 2-bedroom condo, along with assorted cats and dogs! During that time my father-in-law had open heart surgery! But mom plugged along, hurting with excrutiating pain, never giving up! This SAME daughter is now renting a very nice house, but has now lost her job. Yes! you guessed it! The $1800 per month rent is being paid by guess who?
On top of all that mom's oldest child, Bonnie, is 61 and mentally challenged with only a 7 year old's capability.
Years ago Mom couldn't walk or dress herself or barely get out of bed, but she perservered! At the same time she started having heart problems and thus open heart surgery! Last week she had an angioplasty done because she'd been fatigued and short of breath! After 13 years her heart is strong and healthy! but that means the Multiple Sclerosis is acting up and THAT worries her!Mom always says that God is on her side and walks with her! I believe it!
She and Dad have started churches, fed the poor, given when a lessor person would have given UP! She is an active member of several Eastern Star chapters in and around Issaquah as well as the Shriners Auxillary. Her eyes are failing now, but she still manages to do crafts for bazaars, and make formal dresses for her daughters in Eastern Star and granddaughters in Rainbow Girls.
After Ron died she took on a daughter-in-law and granddaughter who moved here from Ohio and didn't know a soul!
Did I mention that she is 81? Looks 55 and is 30 in her soul!
I love you, Patty Parker!
Disclosure: I wrote this post for a chance to win a gift certificate as a member of One2OneNetwork.com.
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Right now they live in a 2-bedroom condo with a daughter and 15 year-old granddaughter. Just recently another daughter and her boyfriend moved out after 1 1/2 years of
To make matters worse, 5 kids and a stray friend came in that package! Yes! In a 2-bedroom condo, along with assorted cats and dogs! During that time my father-in-law had open heart surgery! But mom plugged along, hurting with excrutiating pain, never giving up! This SAME daughter is now renting a very nice house, but has now lost her job. Yes! you guessed it! The $1800 per month rent is being paid by guess who?
On top of all that mom's oldest child, Bonnie, is 61 and mentally challenged with only a 7 year old's capability.
Years ago Mom couldn't walk or dress herself or barely get out of bed, but she perservered! At the same time she started having heart problems and thus open heart surgery! Last week she had an angioplasty done because she'd been fatigued and short of breath! After 13 years her heart is strong and healthy! but that means the Multiple Sclerosis is acting up and THAT worries her!Mom always says that God is on her side and walks with her! I believe it!
She and Dad have started churches, fed the poor, given when a lessor person would have given UP! She is an active member of several Eastern Star chapters in and around Issaquah as well as the Shriners Auxillary. Her eyes are failing now, but she still manages to do crafts for bazaars, and make formal dresses for her daughters in Eastern Star and granddaughters in Rainbow Girls.
After Ron died she took on a daughter-in-law and granddaughter who moved here from Ohio and didn't know a soul!
Did I mention that she is 81? Looks 55 and is 30 in her soul!
I love you, Patty Parker!
Disclosure: I wrote this post for a chance to win a gift certificate as a member of One2OneNetwork.com.
'America’s Most Amazingly Energized Woman' Contest
This holiday season, the makers of Centrum® multivitamins and Molly Shannon are in search of “America’s Most Amazingly Energized Woman” and need your help!
In celebration of women who live life and love to the fullest by staying healthy and energized, even during the busiest time of the year, Centrum® is kicking off a new contest.
Visit LoveFeelingHealthy.com to nominate yourself or someone special in your life. Tell them your secret to maintaining healthy energy levels so you can enjoy the great things the holiday season brings – including friends and family time, giving gifts, hosting parties, and so much more!
AMERICA'S MOST AMAZINGLY ENERGIZED WOMAN CONTEST DETAILS
Participants are asked to submit 300 words or less that explains how you (or who you nominate) does it all. Nominations are being accepted until January 2, 2011 (12pm EST).
Five Finalists will be selected and then, from January 17-31, 2011, the public can cast their votes for who should be coinced "America's Most Amazingly Energized Woman."
PRIZING
- Grand Prize: $3,000 XPERIENCE DAYS Gift Certificate
- Four (4) Runner-Up Prizes: $400 XPERIENCE DAYS Gift Certificate
XPERIENCE DAYS offers thousands of unique gift experiences nationwide.
Open to US Residents only. Sweepstakes Rules & Regulations Here.
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