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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!

Friday, December 12, 2008

Rick here...My new toy!


Well, here I am in recline mode in my new toy! The new power chair arrived today! A big thank you to Louise for expediting this. It is smaller than I supposed (which is a good thing)! It is quite maneuverable and quiet as can be. I haven't had a chance to try it on a straight away but according to manual it will go 8 mph. LOL! Yipee!!!
Anyhow, Joan and my first reaction was to have a cry as we do at every milestone we pass. But inside of 10 minutes I realized what a difference it will make in saving energy in my life. It is so much easier than the manual chair. I did not realize till I had this how much energy I expended just wheeling around our place.
It is very comfortable as well and we are so thankful to have it!