DON'T FORGET ME: Slowly Slipping Away

By de de Cox, Dean Parrish and Donetta Bennett Harned

This book is meant to bring hope and encouragement to those who have experienced the pain of a loved one fighting the effects of Alzheimer's or Dementia. You will discover that you are not alone as you read the experiences of others as they remember their loved one before the disease. You may find comfort and peace in the difficult times as you

• Language: English
• Publisher: BEYOND PUBLISHING
• Release date: Sep 21, 2022
• ISBN: 9781637924402

de de Cox

Born and raised in Rooster Run, Kentucky, Deanna (de de) Cox, grew up reading romance novels. She and her sister, Casonya, would discuss the books and ponder what they would write, if the opportunity ever arose. At the age of 30, de de began to write her first romance book. But as in life, circumstances change and life moves you in a different direction. The direction led de de into the charitable industry. She is actively involved in Make a Wish Foundation, Blessings in a Backpack, Spalding University, Toys for Tots, The Molly Johnson Foundation, Indiana Bulldog Rescue Foundation, and volunteers with numerous other charities. She is also a prelim director in the festival and America pageant system. At the mature age of 35, her only child was born, Isaiah Bo. His name is taken from Isaiah 40:31. Bo is the actual cover model for the book Two Degrees One Heart. When de de began writing the book, she had no idea she would have a son, and never imagined Bo would be on the cover - a book she had written before he was even born. de de feels that everything is in God's timing. Her second son, Matthew Tracy, came into her life to complete her family. She has been married to Scott Cox, her best friend from high school, for over 30 years. We are a society that impatiently waits for patience. de de continues her passion of writing romance books, for where would the world be without love?Always remember Acts 20:35.

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My Dad was a strong and hardworking man. Some would call him a gentle giant. He was so tall he had to duck to get through doors. His hands were huge and weathered from hard work. Dad ventured into his own business by purchasing a bulldozer and worked long tiresome hours to support his family. His business grew and he eventually purchased another dozer, grader, backhoe, and dump truck. He taught me to operate equipment of all kinds as well as how to work on it. Dad was not what you would call a well-educated man as he only completed 6th grade. However, his knowledge surpassed many who acquired a college education. His wisdom of the outdoors and excavation were gained by experience and hands on self-learning. He taught me more than I could ever learn from a textbook and that is the reason I’m a crane operator today. Throughout his years as a business owner, he always operated with honesty and integrity. Perhaps that’s the reason he never got rich but always managed to provide.

Dad loved his grandchildren with his whole heart. He often picked my girls up when they got off the bus and took them to the food mart to buy them whatever snacks they wanted. He always emptied his pockets of change for them to add to their piggy banks. He was a very generous man and always slipped me money when Mom wasn’t around. He would give to anyone in need. Dad envisioned his family enjoying the land he had worked for and therefore, built a lake for recreation and now his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren are reaping the