A Mother's Wish

Taking Action and Getting Results- this story is what it's all about. Wanda Watkins, the woman in the photo below, called our Newschannel 19 Taking Action line because her Mother has lung and liver cancer. Her Mother Ruth Goble wanted to go to the Harlem Globetrotters game. I answered that phone call last week and got to work.
I, with the help of our sales department- got 10 tickets for Ruth and her family to go to the game.
Our viewers also poured out their hearts. Loops of Love crocheted hats for Ruth to wear to the game. Shipps Baptist Church donated a gospel tour bus for transportation for a ride from Albertville to Huntsville. Plus, plenty of more goodies. Unfortunately, as the time neared for the game Ruth's health weakened.

I am sad to report Ruth's wish didn't come true she did not get to go to the Harlem Globetrotter's game last night. She refused to let the tickets go to waste. Ruth insisted that her grandkids go ahead to the game without her.

Ruth spent the night in the hospital and is still in the hospital today.

While at the game her family got to meet the Harlem Globetrotters and get basketballs and t-shirts autograhped by the players.

Since Ruth couldn't make it to the game I asked the players to get together and tape a special message for Ruth. We are taking that to her today in her hospital room.
This story has been a very special one for me. I've been on the phone with the family pretty much everyday checking up on Ruth's health. This family is precious. They are kind and in need our prayers.

The family enjoyed the game and did their best to put on a happy face without Ruth there by their side. I can't wait to see Ruth this morning. We are on our way.

This picture is just one more example of how thoughtful this family is to me. They gave this necklace to me to say thank you. It has my name on a heart with an angel attached to it. It's a gift I'll hold dear to my heart.

Please keep Ruth Goble in prayers.

Here's a link to Ruth's story.