As some of you all may recall, my wife was DXed with ALS. Her symptoms started late last year with extreme fatigue and arm weakness. Today, she cant use either arm, her legs are getting weaker and walks very unstable. Twitching in the neck and general soreness all over has become a staple...
I've not posted in about two months because little has changed in my case. No news is good news, and I'm thankful for that. But I'm trying to prepare for what I can, and have some questions related to VA benefits for ex-US servicemen.
First, some background info that is relevant to my...
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Now and then a new wind blows, a moment arrives, something shifts irrevocably in the way the world appears; or perhaps in the way we appear in the world. Today I met Christopher, a youngish fellow I see often enough, cruising around town on one of those battery powered mobility scooters...
Small rant/muse coming up.
I have just dropped my mum off to play bridge this morning. I think she is amazing to be playing as she cannot speak to bid or hold the cards. But with use of various devices and a caring bridge partner she has a fab time. Her mind is spry & she's usually on the...
My counselor says I should be here so I am. It's not that I don't like any of you. Actually I like some of you a whole lot. I just don't want to be here.
So my neurologist (who keeps saying I have PLS) sent me to UAB who called me back again today after I finally sent my records. He called me...
Toronto, September 20, 2010
The ALS Society of Canada applauds Prime Minister Stephen Harper's September 17 announcement on Global National Television regarding veterans with ALS: "I think I've been pretty clear that supporting our veterans is one of the government's highest priorities. We've...
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The tropical surroundings of our Northern Territory building site were lush and verdant, and our activity attracted the interest of a fat, green frog. This guy was enormous. He was stupendous, an amphibian of gargantuan proportion! We were fitting out the kitchen, so we put him on a dinner...