Dad received the Courage Award from the Muscular Dystrophy Association at the 5th Annual "Rainbow of Hope" Dinner to raise money for ALS, or Lou Gherig's Disease.
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About Me
- Tanya Mau-Halsall
- I am a 33 year old elementary school teacher, born and raised in Honolulu, Hawai'i. After living in Seattle and overseas in Thailand for a total of 12 years, I returned to Hawai'i to help take care of my father, who was diagnosed with ALS, a.k.a. Lou Gherig's Disease, in October 2004. After 2 1/2 years of watching his body slowly decline, my father earned his wings April 2007 and is no longer suffering. The past couple of years was spent sharing valuable time together and making more memories, as my father got to "walk" me down the aisle, though he was a couple months shy of seeing the birth of his first grandchild. And now, with new life, the journey continues with baby Chase, as I learn how to balance teaching, marriage, and being a mom. This online journal is a way for me to express myself, through my love of traveling, photography, and writing, while keeping in touch with family and friends.
The Halsalls
Chris, Tanya, & Chase
1 comment:
What a beautiful event! your dad looks so happy. He must've felt very proud, as well he should for receiving this honor. After following your blog I have to say the Courage award could not have gone to a more deserving person.
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