Mr. D. was married to "Big Red (red hair runs in the family)" for over 50 years.
They had 7 children together.
She unexpectedly died before he did.
She spent years caring for him after a devastating stroke.
Their youngest daughter, nick-named "Little Red," is now his caregiver.
She also takes care of her older disabled brother (after an injury), her two high need step-children (both with fetal alcohol syndrome), and her disabled 27 year son (after a severe MVA at age 16).
Her husband helps whenever he can but is out working multiple jobs to provide.
She admits to some tough times emotionally but, in general, appears filled with an incredible sense of gratitude.
I questioned if I could do the things she's doing with my own family, if circumstances ever led to that point, on my drive back to the office.
"Big Red" would be very proud.
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