Re: to Peg

[Guest guest]

Life certainly has a way of just as you think things will get back

> to what people refer to as normal it has other ideas. I have

now become

> caregiver to my husband of twenty years, He was diagnosed

with cancer this

> past week. In my life it seems its always something, but then

again I still

> believe there are people out there alot worse off than I.

> As always keeping you and yours in our thoughts and

prayers...Keep

> smiling(cuz sometimes its all one can do!)...TTFN.. : )

>

> Peg Bates and Family

Dear, dear Peg,

When the designations were assigned to each of us at birth for

our journey in this world, without a doubt yours must have been

labeled " caregiver extraordinare. " And you have been wearing

that hat with dignity and compassion for so many years, caring

for your mother, your son, and now your husband, during their

battles with medical adversities. You have done this so well,

with never a complaint, nor self pity. I do so much admire the

stamina and positive attitude that you maintain, and share with

others, while dealing yet again with another family illness, this

time your husband's cancer.

Please remember to take time out for yourself and your needs,

while you are so busy caring for your family. Don't let these

burdens distract you from caring for a very special person....you.

You and your family, will be in my thoughts and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

Southeastern Representative

Pancreatitis Association, Intl.