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    Past CALS Rollcall

    My PALS 3 year anniversary is tomorrow ( actually Feb 29 because it was a leap year) , which always brings sadness as I relive the very difficult final weeks before his passing. I was so burned out from caring for him myself all those years that I truly felt that I didn't want to take care of...
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    V's Sweet Ralph

    V, I am deeply sorry for your loss of your dear husband. You were an amazing, loving caregiver for so many years. He was blessed to have you. Wishing you comfort and peace. Sharon
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    CALS Roll Call Continued

    V, the fact that you have been such a wonderful CALS for so long tells me that you have what it takes to handle what comes next. Few understand how unbelievably difficult it is to be a CALS for so many years. I think of you often and am sending you hugs, comfort and continued strength. Sharon
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    Silly OT - Flooring with a PowerChair?

    I would not advise going with carpet. We chose a very low pile commercial carpet for the master bedroom and family room, hoping that it would work with a wheelchair, but the wheelchair did a lot of damage to it and both rooms had to be recarpeted after my PALS died. I also found it very...
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    sh** is getting real

    Jessie, you have been such an inspiration here. Praying for peace and comfort for you. Sharon
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    Trach surgery scheduled...

    Blaine, My husband was first diagnosed with possible ALS in 2011. He was limb onset (arms) and had very slow progression for many years. He was asked by his pulmonologist early on whether he would choose a trach/vent when necessary and he said that he did not know. He had a bad fall in the...
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    CALS Roll Call Continued

    Welcome, Mary. I had great difficulty moving the hoyer on the carpet ( my husband weighed 240 lb). I ended up putting sheets of plywood down over the carpet in the bedroom and it worked great. Sharon
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    Husband passed away January 4, 2021

    I am so sorry for your loss of your husband. You and your children are in my thoughts and prayers. Sharon
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    Note of passing

    I am so sorry for your loss of your wife. Your posts always showed what a loving and supportive CALS you were. I am grateful she passed peacefully. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sharon
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    Moving forward

    Sue, I hope you have a speedy recovery! Sharon
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