Archive for December, 2008

Here is the winning entry to the Christmas Cheer contest. I was so honored to meet this wife and their inspiring family.

I am nominating Lindsay and Nathan Schroer. They have been married for 8 years and Lindsay has always been there for Nathan. Nathan battled leukemia and Lindsay stood by his side every minute. You can tell how much they are in love. Lindsay and Nathan are not able to have kids because of the radiation treatment during his battle with Leukemia. They were looking into adopting a child, but do not have the money. Now they have resulted to looking into becoming foster parents in hopes of adopting a child that way. She is one of the good ones here at the office, as she comes to work every day and gives 100% without griping at the challenges our job brings us. Lindsay has a great personality. She is always there to listen to you when you need a friend and is always able to cheer you up with her smile. She is also good for a laugh anytime! She and her husband have recently started running together. Lindsay just completed her first 5K last weekend and Nathan was so proud of her. He cheered her on while running her pace at her side during the race. I am nominating this couple because Lindsay has been a good friend and the Schroer’s deserve a treat. They are truly and inspirational couple.

I received an update 2 weeks after the first entry and this is what it said.

Friday an miracle happened for them. They became the legal guardians of a week old baby boy who weighed only 4 lbs. 15 oz. This child has had a rough past and is too young to even know it. Lindsay and Nathan brought the baby home yesterday.

Congratulations Lindsey and Nathan! I can’t wait to meet your new little boy!