Things You Are Greatful For (From an ALS point of view)

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I know ALS is a horrible thing for anyone to have to deal with BUT there is no denying that it is a life changing experience and can have some positive effects on ones life. There is a saying, "If you take the time to think of all the things you appreciate, you will have no time to complain."

A little background:
My Dad was diagnosed with the bulbar ALS when I was 21 (I'm now 23). He recently passed away on March 15, 2012 and has left a void in my life which I will never fill.

So here we go...

I am Grateful...

-to have had such a wonderful, courageous, kind, loving father

-for such brave mother and brother who support me

-for my ability to see life from a very unique prospective

-that I try to appreciate the little things in life and not dwell on crap

-my dad was such a good role model for me

-for my faith in god.

-the letters my dad wrote me when he had ALS

-I was able to help my dad when he needed me most

-I have no guilty feeling towards my dad

-that I was able to continue my education despite having a loved one deal with ALS

-that there are other people out there that can relate to what I went through

-there may be a cure for ALS in my lifetime

-All the support my family got through the ALS society. The donations really help those who need it.

...I could go on forever but I have to go to bed now...

 

[ccurths]

Good for you for finding the positive

 

[brooksea]

Brendan, that was very thoughtful and sweet. I'm sorry about your father. You sound like an incredible young man.

Good luck to you and your studies.

 

[momap53]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Beautiful sentiments.

I'm grateful for all the wonderful sons and daughters that help their PALS