I have had the opportunity to work for the Kartchners in
some capacity (always with kids involved) for almost 39 years now. They
are like a 2nd family to me.
In August of 2001, my mom was battling the later stages of Alzheimer's. I was at the Kartchner home performing my regular duties for
them and watching the kids. Jeff and Vickie had left for work, as was customary,
and, by all accounts, it was a fairly normal day. Mid-day, I received a
call from my sister letting me know that my mom had taken an unexpected turn
for the worse. It broke my heart that I had no way of reaching her and,
with the adults all at work, the prospect of me being there in her time of need
seemed slim to none. Not 10 minutes after the call, Jeff, certainly
inspired, arrived home unexpectedly and, very uncharacteristically announced
that he was home for the day. Not knowing my situation or of the call I
had received just minutes before, I informed him of the circumstances and he
immediately advised that he would watch the kids so that I could go be with
her. My mom passed away that day a few hours after I arrived to be by her
side. I will forever be grateful for the promptings that brought Jeff
home that day ready and willing to assist.
Debbie Johnson
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