It Takes an Army

They say it takes a village to raise a child.  When someone gets sick and can't do the things that they need to do...it takes an army.

July 18, 2020

We are so thankful to the army of people that have jumped in to help at this time.  

Jenn, Tina's niece (my daughter), has been there most Saturdays to help sort, organize or bring laughter or perhaps that was Emma's job.  Emma is Jenn's daughter.  She has done manicures and pedicures (not her favourite).  Jenn has helped with the paperwork for things that are needed and has gone to appointments to be the second ear. She has thought of and implemented a meal train.  She has also decided to the do the ALS walk this year in June.

Austin, Tina's son is the exercise guy.  He does not love this job but he is the one that helps Tina do her stretches.  When you have ALS the stretches are important but you only stretch enough and never to the point of it hurting.  The "no pain, no gain" rule is out the window for this disease.

Mom has been the regular Wednesday visitor.  She comes in the morning and works at doing laundry, housecleaning, baking and sometimes is even the hair washer.  Her and dad have also jumped in to help Tina with the physical part of her work at the Salvation Army.  Tina continues to organize and plan what needs to be done and then has her army complete the tasks.

Homecare has been offered and this too is appreciated.  It may not seem as much as we had hoped but in these times of short staffed and cutbacks we are happy to at least see someone come in and help even if it is for one hour a day.

There are so many people that have brought or are planning to bring meals.  There have been phone calls, messages and people coming to visit.  People have offered to help in so many ways and of course, the visits are so appreciated.

As her sisters, we have been encouraged by the army that have surrounded Tina and have offered to help in one way or another.  We too, appreciate those that have reached out to us.

We especially want to thank those who are praying for Tina.  

For Carol and I, we want to thank Tina for being so strong.  I know that it can't be easy.  We look at you in awe.  Stay strong little sis but remember that no matter what we are STEELE standing with you.