MS should stand for “Mystery Sickness” as there seem to be no 2 cases alike, with no real cure. How can a young mother of 4 beautiful boys under the age of 7 deserve such a challenge in just handling her daily functions?? It is a cruel disease, with every day presenting a different possible symptom & making just walking a real chore.
My niece, Amy, is 32 yrs old, is an outstanding kindergarten teacher who absolutely loves children. She never turns her back on a child in need of a hug, when she herself could sure use one most ever minute of every day. Many entries have very sad medical stories, all of which are equally deserving, however……….. Amy’s story doesn’t end with just her illness. Her oldest son had a traumatic head injury from a freak accident a couple of years ago. He was life lined to Children’s Hospital in Louisville where he stayed a couple weeks. Their home was in Noblesville at the time. Amy was pregnant with their 4th child and was supposed to be on bed rest. How do you leave your son’s bedside? You don’t, she didn’t. She had 2 other little ones at home.
Just as her family life was becoming a bit normal again after her son’s long rehab, she started feeling anything but normal. After many tests, and multiple doctor visits, it was determined she had MS. Not long after her diagnosis, her mom, my dear sister, was told she had joined the ranks of so many other women with breast cancer. Both of their battles have raged on in full speed this past year. At a time when a daughter needs her mother, her mother in turn needs her daughter. This is hard for me as the Aunt and sister to watch unfold and ask the question, “Why? Why are both being burdened in this evil way?” I would love for Amy to be pampered and “rejuvenated”!! Her 4 boys and husband need her happy and healthy. Her kindergarten class needs her creative and caring ways again. Please take time to vote for Amy! M. age 7, K. age 6, C. age 4 & N. age 2 would love they mommy to feel good about herself.
Submitted by: Gail
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Amy has the best attitude, even as all the challenges seem to head in her direction
She’s a winner in my book!
She deserves a break. Go Amy!
My vote is for Amy !
It’s nice that a mom who is facing so much can still give to her own kids and the kids in her classroom.
I am only to happy to Vote for Amy –sounds like she really deserves a break–
Your life story is a testament of why you deserve to win the Best Mom of the Year. Bev
I am voting for Amy because she is a wonderful person. First, to take such great care of 4 boys, even without MS, is a full time job. The fact that she is also a teacher is wonderful. She deserves something special for all she gives to others.
4 boys under 7, she needs a day to her self!
My vote is for Amy !
Give this prize to Judy. She really deserves it. I have known her daughter for over 25 years and everything single word her daughter Missy is saying about her is true.
My sincere desire is for this tragic story to ultimately have a happy ending. My sister has had MS for over thiry years and she is now in a nursing home. I have been witness to what this insidious disease is capable of doing. My wife lost her mother and her sister to breast cancer and not a day goes by that I am not fearful of a similar diagnosis for my wife.
Let us all pray that ongoing medical technology will sooner than later solve the mystery of both of these diseases. In the meantime let us all keep Amy and her mother in our prayers.
Amy has been under a tremendous amount of stress for the past month and a half. Started out with bronchitis which developed into pleurisy and then landed her in the hospital for 8 days. Having MS makes a cold or anything worse. She was also diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Her four little boys and husband need their mommy back. This would really help lift her spirits! She has had to take a medical leave for the rest of her teaching job because of this latest episode.
Thank you for your vote.
Amy is so deserving of a Total Mom Rejuvenation! She’s a wonderful wife, mother, and daughter who is struggling at this time with MS, fibromyalgia, and the daily routine of caring for 4 young children ages 7 and under. A day of pampering would do so much for her mental health.
Amy has my vote
Amy needs this! She gets my vote!
Please give this young lady a break! Vote AMY !!
Even as a young girl, Amy’s positive attitude and zest for life were evident. Vote for Amy!
No one cares more about their family than Amy. She loves kids of all ages and goes out of her way to help them without hesitation regardless of how she feels. She certainly gets my vote!
Amy is a hero not only in her children’s eyes, but all of ours. I admire her beauty and spirit and the love she so freely gives. My vote is for AMY!
Amy deserves a break! She definitely gets my vote.
My Vote is for AMY!
Vote for Amy!
Amy is a Very strong Mom and every child should hope for a Mom as dedicated to her family!!!
Go Amy!!!!
I am happy to vote for Amy. I have a niece who was dianosed with MS at 22 yr old. I know what Amy and her family are going through.
Go Amy! Hope you win.
I am happy to vote for Amy. I have a niece who was diagnosed with MS at the age of 22 yr. I know what she and her family are experiencing.
My vote is for Amy !
I vote for Amy!
My vote is for amy! Great job!