Sacramento Walk to End Alzheimer's - My Walk for my Mom, Beverly Halford 10/5/13

On October 5th, I was privileged to participate in the Sacramento Walk to End Alzheimer's.  I walked on behalf of my mother, Beverly who has had the horrible disease for some 10 odd years now.  She used to love Elvis Presley so I'll include some mood music that she would appreciate.

Fittingly, the day was absolutely gorgeous.  They passed out promise flowers in different colors to signify how Alzheimer's has affected you and to signify a promise to Honor, Care, Remember, and Fight.

There are four colors:

Blue:  I have Alzheimer's 

Purple:  I have lost someone to Alzheimer's

Yellow:  I am supporting or caring for someone with Alzheimer's

Orange:  I support the cause and a vision of a world without Alzheimer's

I have to say...it was such a beautiful and uplifting experience.  Hard for me to believe when it stems from such a truly horrific disease for both the person who has it and their loved ones.

Happy Memorial Day 2013

EVERY NAME HAS A FACE

What Heroes Gave ~~ Roger Robicheau

Each donned their uniform to be    Defenders of our liberty

Their mission sure, their spirits bright   Guard freedom’s home, be brave to fight

One final day each faced their call   Each gave their best enduring all

Deep down inside we should all feel   What heroes gave, their cost so real

We must stay thankful, grateful of   The gift of freedom through their love

Their loved ones bore the gravest pain   What we can’t know, some now sustain

To God I pray their pain will cease   And each will find long-lasting peace

Remember this from year to year   What heroes gave – shan’t disappear

We’ll never let their special day   Their time for honor slip away

These brave fought for a nation free   If not for them, where would we be?