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!

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Joan here...."Another first"



It is that time of the year once again....Rick and I used to always attend "Elvis (aka Nick Drobot) on the Red". This year it is being held on land at the Delta Hotel Winnipeg. I am planning on attending in memory of Rick and hope you can make it also.



The event holds so many special memories. Once again this will be so bittersweet. Last year Rick (in his wheelchair) and I both danced to "I'll remember you" one of the songs Nick sang at Rick's funeral. By the month of July, the ALS Society of MB knew that Rick would have been too ill to attend this year but they were planning on having the film crew come out and interview Rick and then present it to all of us on the Elvis night. Rick was so honored that they were going to do that. Sadly, Rick passed away before all that could be put in place.



Elvis has planned one incredible awesome show this year!!!! Try and make it if you can. Thank you for helping to raise funds to help with finding a cure ....so no other family will ever ever ever have to go through this!


ELVIS, one night with you


Featuring...Nick Drobot as Elvis

Experiencing Memphis without Leaving Winnipeg,
Friday, September 24th

8:00 pm - 1:00 am

Delta Winnipeg


Two sets of performances by Elvis, aka Nick

DJ-Aime's Music Services Music from the 50's & 60's

Elvis themed snacks

Silent Auctions

Tickets $50.00 each (includes the food, $25.00 tax deductible receipt)


For information on tickets Sharon 831-1510, Brian 837-1270


email: hope@alsmb.ca