More than 40 million baby boomers nationwide care for aging parents. Millions of families watch over Down syndrome and special needs kin. At some point, most families will know a loved one dealing with health issues like short and long-term memory loss, dementia or even Alzheimer's disease.

Bob's family is no exception. This book contains a collection of the true and wondrous stories of his life in one small southern town with his 90-year-old father, an adult son with Down syndrome, and a bossy little Yorkshire terrier.

This book is written for America's caregivers. May it help you to find joy even in the difficult moments and to savor this precious time with your loved ones.

BOB MAY is a broadcast veteran and radio talk show host who lives back and forth between a small town in Mississippi and New Orleans, two places as different as can be.