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In Honor of Sandra and Ernest Engler (Lori Engler's parents)

​A Special Butterfly, by Lori Engler, NADF Executive Director

Many say that when a butterfly lands on you it’s supposed to be a visitation from someone who has passed from this world. Around the world, people view the butterfly as representing endurance, change, hope, and life – especially those of us who have an adrenal disease. I lost both of my parents last year, not to Covid-19. It was simply their time. The pandemic prevented me from traveling to be with them in their final days, to hold their hand and help them be at peace.

Months later, when I finally collected their personal belongings, one beautiful item instantly caught my attention. There, in a small black box, was a gold and turquoise butterfly pin that I had never seen before.  For sure, I never saw my mom wear it. It was as if she were leaving me with a special message, reminding me to endure, accept change and to continue to make it a better future. Did she know about the butterfly’s symbolism and what it meant to someone with Addison’s disease? She never mentioned it, but somehow, I believe she knew how much this pin would mean to me.
 
My parents will forever be in my thoughts, and this beautiful pin will stay close to my heart. Their legacy will live on in the remarkable work we all do at NADF, creating a better outcome for those of us with adrenal diseases through research, support, outreach, advocacy and awareness.

Please donate to Adrenal Insufficiency Research in honor of Lori’s parents, Sandra and Ernest Engler.

In Honor of Sandra and Ernest Engler

The National Adrenal Diseases Foundation (NADF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, ID #11-2777036
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National Adrenal Diseases Foundation, PO Box 95149, Newton, MA  02495