Hi, everyone. My name is Heather. I was diagnosed with ALS last Nov. this is familial as my mother had ALS 30 years ago and a a first cousin who passed away with ALS 5 years ago. I have had to stop working and I am the principle care-giver of my 18 year old daughter who is disabled. This is a recurring nightmare. I don't want to put my children through What my brother and I went through 30 years ago. I have all kinds of worries and fears for my kids but especially for my dependent daughter. I have a very supportive husband. Last night I took my first "walk" outside using a scooter I look forward to hearing from other PALS I think we are the only ones who can feel this devastation going on in our bodies and we need to keep in touch Heather