b"MS Focus ActivitiesWanda J. BiggsNominated Nicole BiggsOwensboro, Ky.My one and only caregiver is my daughter, Nicole. Nicole is 29 years old, lives with me, and works full-time. I do not drive anymore, and Im on disability, but my daughter is there for me no matter what I need. No matter what she has going on, she will put everything to a stop to take care of me. I could not live life comfortably if it werent for my daughter, and I am not sure where I would be at this point in my life with my MS. Talk about BFF. She is my one and only! Jim AshtonNominated Patricia Anne O'Brien AshtonClinton Corners, N.Y.I think that my wife/caregiver, Patti deserves an award. Once the kids made it through school/college and settled into careers, we could take it easy. Then I started to notice issues with my balance and vision, etc. After much testing, I was diagnosed with relapsing MS. When I could not drive safely, she ensured that I never missed an appointment or treatment and was always at work by seven in the morning every day. Then when I needed to stop working after more than 30 years, she helped to get all of my paperwork together for our next step. Patti reminds me to approach everything and everybody with positivity and respect; but always be sure to stand up for the medical care you need and be your own advocate. While caring for me, she never missed a second of being the fun-loving Grammy for three beautiful grandchildren. We all love Patti so much and want you to give her the recognition she deserves. Thank you very much.Karen Powell-NewmanNominated Marcus GerardAvondale Estates, Ga.Marcus is my caregiver from Haiti. He always xes native meals, uses and introduces me to new spices, identies birds, and prepares my garden. He takes my mind to a new space and out of my grievances. If I wet my bed, he always says, No matter; I will wash and replace the linen. No hoopla, no shaming. Marcus is a gentle soul who has befriended my crabby 12-year-old dog, Popeye. He is a Jack Russell and loves to watch Marcus cook; theres always a piece of sh that strays to Popeye!msfocusmagazine.org 24"