My husband was recently diagnosed with ALS. In late October, 2007 his speech became increasingly slurred. By February, his speech had virtually disappeared. He now communicates by writing on a white board. His entire right side is weakened, and he finds it increasingly difficult to walk. He now is confined to a wheel chair. He has found it increasingly difficult to swallow, and is now restricted to pureed foods and "nectar" thickness liquids. I/we are overwhelmed by the speed with which this disease has progressed. Does anyone have any words of wisdom? mjstj