Once a CALS - always a CALS? IDK, but I do check this thread on occasion and wish all of you going thru the everyday stresses and trials of dealng with ALS / "The Beast" strength, fortitude, love, tolerance, etc. This is a tough, tough disease! Today marks 8 months since I lost my husband/PALS Dave. It is less difficult all the time ........ so I do want to share that with others. That said, not one day goes by that memories - good/bittersweet, etc. bring me back / grab me so intensely that I have to rely on my natural ability at public stoicism to keep myself composed. Such little, seemingly "meaningless" things can put the brakes on my mood (the sight of greeting cards in a store, buying shrimp - which Dave loved so much, reading about a new book or movie coming out that I know Dave would have loved......). Much love and strength wished for all of you present CALS!