codyclan
Distinguished member
- Joined
- Jan 26, 2014
- Messages
- 402
- Reason
- Lost a loved one
- Diagnosis
- 02/2014
- Country
- US
- State
- VA
- City
- Round Hill
We live in a relatively close-knit, caring community. Our neighbors and church family have been amazing. My pALS only rarely ventures out to church, but I go every week. As wonderful and caring as everyone is, I get the 'How is 'pALS' doing?' multiple times each Sunday and from neighbors during the week. When family calls, they always ask too. They are caring and kind and I don't mind answering, but surely there is a better question or conversation starter. I know they hate to ask the same thing every time but they want to ask about him and don't have a better question. I don't have a better answer, either--'fine', kind of ends any conversation, because I think they really do care, 'getting by' -- works okay, but seems kinda flippant at the same time. 'About the same, thanks for asking' is okay for some weeks, but it is clear he is progressing, not rapidly, but not so slowly as earlier either, so.....
I know if I told one good friend a better question to ask, everyone would do jump on it because it is awkward for all. Any suggestions?
Tracy
I know if I told one good friend a better question to ask, everyone would do jump on it because it is awkward for all. Any suggestions?
Tracy