IT'S OFFICIAL: "This certificate of appreciation is something that an EP reader can print and hang in their room, so that every time they read it, it becomes an affirmation of themselves." — LG

Host: Wow! Your child must be wonderful, yet sadly, we are running out of time. Bobbie let me ask you one more question. What is something you wish the world would do in your life that would be helpful?

Bobbie: My biggest wish is I would not be told that someday in the future you will help out. I have learned to ignore those words because they never come true. If you truly want to fill a wish for me, come up to me one day and say, "I am going to do such and such for you on a particular day because you need it. What do we need to do to make that happen? Let me make the arrangements. Let me give you a moment in time for you to understand that you are special and important in the world."

Host: Thank you for sitting down with WEPC today, Bobbie, and teaching us about who a caregiver is, the challenges they face, and the advocacy that is sometimes needed. More important, you demonstrated how to smile in the face of adversity while setting an example for our children who depend on us. Bobbie, we here at WEPC want you to understand that we feel you and the other 8 million-plus caregivers are not only amazing but are the WEPC "Superhero Caregivers of the Year," while simultaneously juggling the world for your child. It is my pleasure to present you with a Certificate of Appreciation and our sponsor, "Energy Coffee" will

be reaching out to you tomorrow morning with more energy for you.

Folks, today's show may be coming to a close, but the strength and resilience of what you do never will. I always say that life is not about the challenges faced, but about what comes after in facing those challenges. To all the caregivers out there, you are my superheroes and here at the WEPC studio I am standing on my desk, and applauding loudly for you. Bravo! Bravo!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Laura George, EMDL (Emergency Management Disability Liaison) has long advocated for the improvement of emergency preparedness planning of people with disabilities. She is a presenter, author (Emergency Preparedness Plan: A Workbook for Caregivers, People with Disabilities, the Elderly and Others), has a Bachelor's Degree from Nova Southeastern University, assisted in many disasters, and has received awards and accolades for her work. Her spare time is spent with her daughter (functional neurologic disorder) and dog.