Don Scott was our angel in the hospital that helped teach us and befriend us while in the hospital for Benson's diabetes diagnosis. He sadly passed away a week ago. He was hiking with some family members and slipped off a cliff. It's a terrible tragedy--he did so much for the diabetes community in Boise. He started a camp called "HODIA" that was for children with diabetes. He was also a very well respected diabetes educator for St.Lukes and touched many peoples lives. Everyone I know that was diagnosed at St. Lukes considers him family. He truly cared for the people he worked with. He lived a service-oriented life, was genuine and kind, and very compassionate. Here is an except from a letter I wrote to his family:
We have a special place in our hearts for Don—he was an angel sent from heaven for our family. Our son was diagnosed with type one diabetes 2 ½ years ago at the age of 9 months old. I can still remember the first time Don sat down with us to teach us about the management of diabetes. He was so kind and genuine. He kept telling us how sorry he was about the diagnosis and I truly felt like he cared deeply for us, even though we were complete strangers. I always felt at ease when he was around—he made me feel like everything was going to be ok. I felt like he was trying to protect us and wanted to help us in anyway possible... He was the light that guided us through those days in the hospital when we learned how to take care of our son. He was our friend, a genuine friend with a pure heart. We owe so much to him and have talked many times about the blessings he provided for us.
We will miss Don--He touched so many peoples lives and truly cared for children with diabetes. He was inspirational to all that knew him.
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