Beverly Carp asked Darcy Leech:

This is the first time I have heard of your book and as someone recently diagnosed with muscular dystrophy I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I win the giveaway! What's it like to be the caregiver?

Darcy Leech Well, for me I was the daughter and sister of loved ones with muscular dystrophy. My brother was born when I was 3, so I didn't really know life any other way. We learned to appreciate each day for what it was worth, the value the moment we were in, and to express as much love as possible in quality time and genuine affection. Things mattered less, material success mattered less, and life was beautiful. There were challenges of course, and my dad bore most the burden as the wage earner and most physically capable in the family. He made many sacrifices. Those sacrifices made us better and each day more meaningful though. The story doesn't sugar coat our lives, but the story does convey that perseverance and love on stronger than disease. The giveaway just ended (and I didn't see you name on the winner list... sorry...) but I think you'd find From My Mother very meaningful and I hope you get the chance to read it!

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