The moment was all hers......

On September 27, 2008 I participated in the annual Alzheimer's Memory Walk in honor of my Mother and also my Uncle Lyle, Mom's brother. This was an occasion in which I along with my sister and a wonderful team of 11+ members from Estill Springs, TN raised donations to benefit the education and research for a cure, as well as help out the local chapter to provide for the needs to us in the community in various ways.
This was my first experience in being involved in such an event and I have to say, I was amazed at the support and dedication we have in our community.

I am proud to be a part of a community that strives to help others and support in the needs of all. Our little town collected the most donations for this Memory Walk. The leader of our team along with a few others were gracious in wearing buttons with a picture of our Mom, for all who came to participate in this event.






Her reaction was very touching to me as we entered into the mass of 400+ participants. I wasn't sure if she would be overwhelmed, withdrawn, nervous or just express her discomfort of being surrounded by so many friends and admirers. I saw a spark of the Mother I know as she was greeted and hugged by so many. She was in her realm. She was "Queen for the Day" and loving every minute of it. Friends, neighbors, colleagues she worked with as a Kindergarten teacher in the local school, the city and county Mayors and elected officials were all there.....walking in honor of Marilyn. Yep, she stood tall, I saw the smile I remembered seeing day after day growing up, the light in her eyes shown through again and she was back! for just that brief moment in time.


She walked proudly helping our team to carry the Memory Walk banner since Estill Springs was the lead team to bring in the most donations. She WALKED the full track around the football field of the local high school!I kept telling her how proud I was of her accomplishing such a walk. She smiled at me and said "Thank you.".


Our Mom in the middle wearing black
helping to carry the banner of the 2008 Memory Walk.

My husband took pictures of this memorable event. I got them back just today. I showed them to Mother today. She didn't remember this occasion. But she was happy to see the pictures. I'll keep them in a special album for her. We'll set the album on the table beside her place in the living room so that family and friends can share them and the moment with her.

She may not remember the day of this event, but her soul will reflect the time she came back to us, even if just for that brief moment. That's what we do around here, we live in the moment.

We're On The Move To End Alzheimer's

In honor of my mother and her brother, my uncle, who both are afflicted with Alzheimer's Disease in different stages, I will be participating in a Memory Walk for our local chapter of the Alzheimer's Association on September 27, 2008.

My hopes are to awaken many to the facts of this disease and the urgency of support in funding education and resources as well as much needed research for the cause and cure of Alzheimer's.

Today an estimated 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. And with 78 million baby boomers approaching the age of greatest risk for this fatal disease, the need to find a cure is more urgent than ever.

This year, to support individuals and families living with the disease – as well as those who may be affected in the future – I’m participating in the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk® to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s disease.

The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research, and funds I raise will go directly toward supporting their efforts.

I know I can make a difference with your support. Will you consider making a donation? It’s easy to give online by following the link below.

Thank you in advance for your time and generosity – together, we can help to end Alzheimer’s!

Memory Walk is nationally presented by Genworth Financial.





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