Hi, Tammy. I'm back - for very sad reasons but I'm glad to be in touch with all of you again. My sister went to the ALS clinic and it was confirmed. Tears, tears, tears. All day, all night. Everyone trying to do what they think is best but, for the most part, it's not in my sister's best interest. We talk twice a day and just cry together. Her husband wants to control everything. Her daughter moved out to live with a girlfriend because she can't tolerate the stress (had an eating disorder and we're all worried that this will bring it back). Just tons and tons of grief and hopelessness. We're about to set off on the worst experience of our collective lives, I guess. Sorry about being in this stage - I probably should be going to one of the forums. It's just that I started getting to know you guys back in November when everyone else was in denial. It feels good to be back in touch with you again.