​We lost my mother-in-law, Paulette, on December 26th, 2022. It has been incredibly difficult to cope with the void that her loss has left behind. I wish we could have had more time and believe that she has gone too soon.

But we were given so many extra years, much of which I attribute to the excellent care that she received at Roswell. She spoke often about the Roswell staff that she regularly saw, the relationships that she developed with the nurses and her doctors, after years of going there. She was given amazing treatment, but I am most thankful for the relationships that she developed and that she felt comfortable going to Roswell. She felt comfortable being at Roswell, to deal with something that is not at all easy to deal with. 

Roswell helped in every way that they could- financially to receive the lifesaving medications through grant programs, medically to keep her stable for many more years than she was originally predicted to have, and again emotionally through the relationships, kindness, and compassion that she received. 

I am forever grateful for the time that we had, and miss her everyday. I am thankful for the services that Roswell provides in caring for my family and many other families. This is why I am participating in the 2023 Ride for Roswell.