Touching nominations, from families in need

The nominate a family contest continues. We've had funny, selfless and creative nominations. In this posting, we'd like to share some of the most touching. Leslie from California writes: I'd like to nominate my daughter Deborah ( age 41, mother of Lyla age 3), along with Grandma and Grandpa for a free ClubMed vacation. Two years ago Thanksgiving, Deborah's husband John was diagnoses with a stage 4 malignant brain tumor. He fought a valiant battle for close to two years - four surgeries, chemo, radiation, a dibilitating stroke - and died on October 7th, 2007, on my daughter's birthday. He was a "stay-at-home" Dad and cared for their 3 year old Lyla as long as he was able. He loved his family and had too short a time with them. During his illness, Deborah supported the family, coordinated his care, made sure he had everything he needed, cared for Lyla and was "all things to all people". She needs a vacation, along with her daughter Lyla and my husband and myself (grandma and grandpa) who were all supporting each other during this tragic ordeal.. Why Club Med? Over twenty years ago, my parents took the extend family to Club Med Ixtapa twice. We had a glorious time. I'd like to see my daughter smile again and start to create a new life for herself and her daughter Lyla. This may not be all that creative; it's just true and heartfelt. Kathy from Pennsylvania writes: I nominate Ethan and his family for the Club Med family giveaway. Ethan, 5, born deaf, received his first cochlear implant at one, this year his second. During recovery, he was diagnosed with leukemia. One of three children, older sister Emma 7 and younger brother Eliot 2. This leukemia’s only treatable with bone marrow transplant. Eliot was a perfect match. After heavy doses of chemotherapy and total body radiation to kill all his bone marrow; August 20, Ethan received the gift of life, from Eliot. He’s home now while his immune system builds to defend him. He’s unable to be around anyone other than immediate family. Mother, Johanna is nurse, mother and teacher, home schooling the children to prevent the spread of germs. Father, Yancy juggles a full time job and numerous doctors’ visits. Ethan will be quarantined from six months to a year. Life has been put on hold for this family. What could be "BETTER MED" than CLUB MED for a family who has been through so much? Please consider them for this vacation. "CLUB MED is the BEST MED". Read about their journey and see pictures, go to http://www.lentfamily.org/ /blog.