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This blog is about a new walk with my husband Rick & I since he was diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) or Lou Gehrig's Disease or MND (Motor Neuron Disease) on February 1, 2008.

This blog was started as a way to keep our family and friends and anyone else interested in our battle with ALS updated.
So as you read this blog please keep us in your hearts and prayers.

The blog starts from the most current to the oldest entry. Rick has started to blog now also as of April 1,2008 so this site has become officially "our blog".

My dearest husband Rick passed away on August 13, 2010,
2 1/2 yrs after diagnosis. Now I have to learn how to walk in the courage, strength and bravery that he did in fighting this disease. He promised me he would be waiting for me in eternity on a park bench. Together Forever!

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Rick and Joan here...."Finishing touches to being filmed"


The film crew was back out today to finish up the footage that was needed for the projects that are underway with ALS Manitoba. We are so amazed at how the ALS Society of MB are trying to bring awareness to the public of this devastating disease.

Doug at Tripwire Media Group is doing the production work. He is fantastic! A real professional with a really big heart! So....if you need any kind of filming or video work...or to kick up your website...give him a call... here is a sample of the film promo he did for the ALS Brummit Feasby Hospice House recently...Tripwire Media presents.... http://vimeo.com/6990868 (check out this video presentation, if you have any trouble with it breaking up copy and paste the address into your browser).
When Rick and I come to the city if there is a room available we often stay at the house the night before our appointments or special events. It is a God send...The two guys featured in this video are both men that Rick and I have met and love dearly!!! Please take a second no matter where you live and send off an email to Doug and let him know that you saw this on our site... doug@tripwiremedia.com (He truly has a heart for us ALSers!!!!)

The pic is a sample pic of the camera action that took place this aft. Jake and Val were interviewed as well as Tia and Katie were part of the lights, camera and action! We are so proud of how they were willing participants to help bring awareness about ALS.