On Sunday, July 28th, my son and daughter-in-law, David and Shimera Gadsden, were honored by the Pennsylvania Family Coalition as Steelton, PA’s “Parents of the Year.” I was very proud of the both of them, because I know how difficult it has been for them to be young struggling parents. The thing that made this honor even more special is that they were honored by Harrisburg City Councilmen, Kelly Summerford, who observed the love and care that David and Shimera have given to all three of their children, especially little David Jr., who was born with multiple physical disabilities. Although little David is three years old, he has heart problems, eye problems, limit speech ability and has to walk with a walker. I remember thinking that David and Shimera represent the real Hero’s in our community. They are among the people who can show unconditional love to the most needy in our community, day-in and day-out, and not give up.
I learned something about myself during this wonderful event that honored David and Shimera, and many other worthy parents who love unconditionally. I learned that I complain too much about small, unimportant things. I learned that there are people around me every day, who truly make a difference in this world, but never get credit. I learned that there are so many people around me every day that could use my help and not my pity. I learned that I can do more for the “least of these” as God requires, and I can start today, with the people I know and love, and the strangers reaching out to me.
Blessings!
Dr. Nate Gadsden
Author, Motivational Speaker, Poet
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I learned something about myself during this wonderful event that honored David and Shimera, and many other worthy parents who love unconditionally. I learned that I complain too much about small, unimportant things. I learned that there are people around me every day, who truly make a difference in this world, but never get credit. I learned that there are so many people around me every day that could use my help and not my pity. I learned that I can do more for the “least of these” as God requires, and I can start today, with the people I know and love, and the strangers reaching out to me.
Blessings!
Dr. Nate Gadsden
Author, Motivational Speaker, Poet
