This Poem is a Tribute to my friend, Donna Parker, who suffers from Parkinson's Disease

Donna, You Are An Inspiration To Me

Donna, you are an inspiration to me,
You always seem to have hope;
You try everything that you possibly can,
You’re not one to sit around and mope.

You never seem to get down,
Even though frustration mounts;
Things happen that perhaps should not,
Yet off your shoulder, they seem to bounce.

Your willingness to try anything and everything
To keep this wicked disease at bay
Has been so inspiring to me,
You’re like the bright light of a sun’s ray.

You are so patient to repeat things
When we’re talking on the telephone!
When you do “conversational whiplash,”
It takes me a while, then I “get it,” and I groan!

I want you to know I’m your #1 Fan!
I applaud your determination to live life –
To it’s fullest, and with all your activities,
And you’re blessed with being Dixon’s wife.

I know that the number one reason
I look forward to being with you,
Is your smile, your cheer, and your hope;
You’ve been a great example to me, too.

Donna, I continue to hope and pray to God
That He heal you while you’re still on this earth,
Yet I know you’ll be dancing and turning cartwheels,
As Christ greets you, someday, in heav’n’s “new birth.”