Through January, I will be re-posting some of my favorite Spotlights on Recipients. Peggy Seigler made a special impact on my life, so I hope you will enjoy--for the first time or again--the below post. Originally Posted February 12, 2014 Let me introduce you to Ms. Seigler, who is battling lung cancer, with success. She’s just a little bit of sass and a lot of spunk wrapped up in a big smile for everyone. I first met Ms. Seigler in September last year, shortly after she received her Sparkle Caps gift bag. Over a period of time, she has received a pink and a black sparkle cap; and being the fashionista that she is, she has matched her pink cap to a top of the same color, even going so far as to shop for a black top to match her other cap; of course, both tops have the necessary fashionista sparkles! I met Ms. Seigler’s daughter, Allison, when we were all at SC Oncology. She has taken her mom to live with her on a temporary basis, since Ms. Seigler plans to move back home as soon as she regains some strength. Did I say that Ms. Seigler was also feisty?! This mom-daughter combo is wonderful to see; the love that Allison has for her mom shines like a bright star. Ms. Seigler is also a granddaughter spoiler (go, Peggy!) to the apple of her eye, Kathleen Grace Harrison. These three ladies are living under one roof, but I think that granddaughter Katie is reaping the benefits of having her Mema there. Allison relays that now that she is in charge of her mom and daughter, mom and daughter have bonded together to present a united front against her. Allison’s mom calls her “The Warden,” and Katie tells Mema to stick up for herself. Allison says she can’t win, but Allison does win every day as she devotes herself to her mother’s care and raising her daughter. The close bond between Mema and granddaughter Katie was strengthened when Ms. Seigler and her late husband helped care for Katie when she was a baby; and through the years, Ms. Seigler picked Katie up at school twice a week until this school year, when she started her battle with cancer. I know that Katie will get to spend more of those beloved overnights with her Mema once Ms. Seigler is able to return home. Who wouldn’t love a grandmother who let you stay in your pjs all day, play with stuffed dolls bigger than you, and also play with the huge collection of beanie babies, belonging to Ms. Seigler. They went to the state museum and frequented the Pig on Devine to get ice cream. Now that’s my kind of grandmother! UPDATE: Mrs. Seigler transitioned earlier this year. She was such a bright light to others at SC Oncology. I, for one, will always remember her sass and flair with love. Love, Susan Victorious
Posted on: Thu, 18 Dec 2014 14:47:18 +0000