Michael & Son On a rainy night in Madonna Maryland, Delano Draine was making his way home to his wife. Delano was full of optimism, he was six months into his retirement, and ready for some long overdue relaxation.
A hard working man from a young age, Delano spent years in the military, eventually settling into a job as a corrections officer. The hours were long, the work was dangerous and the stress was tolling; Delano was glad to be done with it. As Delano weaved down the wet and winding road, he had no idea is life was about to change forever. Out of nowhere, a deer appeared in the middle of the road, Delano swerved to avoid it, but it was too late – everything went black.
When Delano opened his eyes, he was upside down strapped inside his car. “I felt a tremendous amount of pain, but was still able to fish my phone out of my pocket”. His first call was to 911, with the second being the hardest he’s ever had to make. Forty minutes away from where Delano lay suspended in his car, Shelley, his wife, was preparing a late dinner for two. Around 9:15 Shelley received a phone call that left her pale and trembling. The voice on the other end was her husband, he was badly hurt and being rushed to the hospital. Shelley grabbed her bag and raced out her door; she knew it was serious, but she had no idea Delano would never walk again.
Delano had nearly severed his spine and there was no hope for recovery, he would require a lifetime of around the clock care. Because the VA and other government agencies could not or would not provide him with the care he needed, Shelley was forced into early retirement and began the painful vocation of caring for a suffering loved one. Because of the ever mounting medical bills, the Draine’s were unable to afford home repairs that were essential to Delano’s well being. One of those repairs was to the homes furnace, and as the winter grew colder, it became critical that the family had a reliable heating system. That’s where The Michael & Son Cares Program stepped in. You can see the whole story this weekend, check the list below for show times in your area.
Washington DC WRC NBC4
3/14 10:00 – 10:30 AM
Norfolk: WVEC
3/14 9:00 AM
Richmond WTVR
3/15 11:30 PM
Baltimore WMAR
3/14 6:30 PM
Charlottesville WVIR
3/14 10:00 – 10:30 AM
Oh my God! I could not keep my eyes dry. To God be all the glory! I don’t often catch your show, but when I do it is always heart felt.
It is so amazing when you put into practice your faith the things that God will do for you.
I wish there was something I could do to help you bless others. Continue to deliver the best services to those in need, but cannot afford it. I absolutely love seeing people being blessed, happy, and appreciative.
Oh my God! I could not keep my eyes dry. To God be all the glory! I don’t always catch the show, but when I do it is always heart felt.
It is so amazing when you put into practice your faith the things that God will do for you.
I wish there was something I could do to help you bless others. Continue to deliver the best services to those in need, but cannot afford it. I absolutely love seeing people being blessed, happy, and appreciative.
I want to thank you all for all the help you’ve given. The Drain family is very close to me and your help to them and all the others you have given is so touching. I just want to say thank God for you and your caring heart. May God continue to bless you in a special way.
Bless you, your co. and partners and contributing employees for all the kindnesses and helping hand you give to worthy individuals; watching your TV program warmed my heart and restored my faith in humanity in a world seemingly without humanity; may God bless you always