Welcome
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!
Joan here..."Phone adapter and electric blanket to the rescue"
Rick's arms are so very weak and holding up a telephone was getting nearly impossible so our brother-in-law, Roger solved the problem. He came up with a very light headset that just hangs over Rick's ear and plugs into our portable phone.
Rick's cold feet were getting to be a challenge also. My sister Kathy came to the rescue with an electric blanket that is light weight but nice and warm.
Seemingly little things can make such a huge difference in Rick's comfort. The warming of the feet makes his joints even more supple when doing range of motion exercises. He is getting those done on his arms, hands, feet and legs now.
