*I began the morning of this year’s #Walk2EndAlz feeling emotional, but it soon proved to be an absolute blessing... As we walked, a gentleman — seeing my shirt came up on my left and inquired how I knew Willie Jacobs. Before I could answer he said, “Wait, you’re his daughter aren’t you.” I smiled…and said, “I am.” He then said, “I worked with your dad at Bellsouth for many years. How is he doing?” My smile left my face and went to my misty eyes instead, and I gently answered in my funeral director voice, “He passed away in May,” not knowing to what degree this news may upset him. Before I could finish steeling myself, this kind but complete stranger put his arm around me and told me how sorry he was. I did the same, feeling his earnest sincerity…Feeling my daddy’s spirit, I managed not to come completely unglued…But God, you can be found in every moment…

Willie B Jacobs, you are still here with us. My amazing daddy, your legacy lives on., your light still shines bright in this world! BY GOD’S AMAZING GRACE WE RAISED $4K in support of the educational & caregiver support programming and research being done by Alzheimer's Association, Central/North Florida!!!! Spending the first part of my day with #teammemorywarriorz was an utter joy! I invite you to enjoy these memories with me — in particular if you need a reason to smile today, I highly recommend the photos of my future little CEO, partying with a purpose — in honor of her grandaddy! Peace & Blessings 

P.S. - Jace Miller at Rush Order Tees, you are an absolute rock star model of customer service and being an empathetic human being! Thank you for hearing my heart in sharing how important it was to have these shirts the next day, in time for the walk early Sat morning. You actually took the time to extend such sincere condolences, and you were willing to go the extra mile to ensure this shirt was printed and overnighted for me and my daughter to wear at the walk!!! I will never be able to adequately convey my gratitude — the quality of print was exceptional! #howtoearnrepeatbusiness

For those who may not be aware, November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness & National Family Caregivers Month. Since its inception in 1983, by President Ronald Regan, the number of Americans diagnosed with this heartbreaking disease has more than doubled today to 5.4 million from 2 million (alz.org). When becoming acquainted with individuals for the first time, and the topic of occupation arises, I am often met with the same question: "What made you want to do that?" My immediate reply is, "Well, truthfully, it chose me..." I then share the story of how my maternal grandmother, Mae Eva Howell, was diagnosed with dementia (of which Alzheimer's disease is the most common form). She passed away in 2011 at 96 years young. Then at the close of 2016, my daddy was also diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease, and he lived with this disease for six years before gaining his angel wings. This is personal, and I passionately desire a cure. ~Kandice Jacobs Robinson, 11/4/22

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