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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!

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Rick and Joan here...."We found it!!!! A slipper that works for a winter boot"

This is our solution to keep Rick's feet warm this winter inside and out! A regular closed shoe no longer works as his toes curl under and then you can't straigthen them out in a regular shoe. We don't have to worry about getting them wet as he no longer walks. We just needed something easy and warm for him!!!!

Our daughter-in-law found these for Rick in the Sears Wish Book! We ordered them and wow.....our solution for a winter boot/slipper that can work for both!
The slipper/boot opens wide open from the top and is adjustable using the velcro flaps. Made out of a heavy felt and a firm sole. The adjustable flaps allow for changes during the day as the feet swell. What is so wonderful is that they are also a closed toe so no air gets in.

We purchased them in a larger size so we could add warmer socks for outdoor use when travelling. These would work great for lots of folks dealing with diabilities not just ALS. You don't have to worry about toes curling you just have to open the slipper wide open and place the foot straight down on the sole and then velcro close.

K. 'Doctor' closed-back slipper
Save: $5
Price: $44.99 Until Jan. 10
Item Number: 672 583 609 A
blackK-L MEN'S FOAMTREADS WOOL SLIPPERS wool uppers
self-adhesive strap for a snug fit
Nylex lining and padded insoles
rubber outsoles