jackttu
New member
- Joined
- Nov 5, 2012
- Messages
- 2
- Reason
- Friend was DX
- Country
- US
- State
- VA
- City
- Gainesville
Hello,
I had a dear friend pass away from complications of ALS on October 8th of this year. He was diagnosed with bulbar ALS exactly 1 year prior to his death.
We lived far apart and the last time I spoke to him he was awaiting results to see if he had ALS. At this point, his speech was becoming slurred and my first reaction was that he had had a stroke. He had said that he had many tests over the summer and he was confident he would be diagnosed with ALS.
Fast forward a year and I received word that he had passed away at his home with his wife and son by his side. To say the least, I was devastated and cannot believe that I never took the time to read about ALS and what his future would hold. I regret many things - not calling to check on him (always said I would call tomorrow!) and more importantly not flying out to visit him to tell him that I loved him and to share in old memories.
I was able to fly out to his funeral and visit with his family. I have realized that life is full of uncertainty and to live life with no regrets. Take the time to visit with family and friends- a 5 min phone call can be done!
Rest in peace dear Joe and know that your friendship meant the world.
I had a dear friend pass away from complications of ALS on October 8th of this year. He was diagnosed with bulbar ALS exactly 1 year prior to his death.
We lived far apart and the last time I spoke to him he was awaiting results to see if he had ALS. At this point, his speech was becoming slurred and my first reaction was that he had had a stroke. He had said that he had many tests over the summer and he was confident he would be diagnosed with ALS.
Fast forward a year and I received word that he had passed away at his home with his wife and son by his side. To say the least, I was devastated and cannot believe that I never took the time to read about ALS and what his future would hold. I regret many things - not calling to check on him (always said I would call tomorrow!) and more importantly not flying out to visit him to tell him that I loved him and to share in old memories.
I was able to fly out to his funeral and visit with his family. I have realized that life is full of uncertainty and to live life with no regrets. Take the time to visit with family and friends- a 5 min phone call can be done!
Rest in peace dear Joe and know that your friendship meant the world.