Dennis & Rhonda
Member
- Joined
- Jan 7, 2009
- Messages
- 20
- Reason
- PALS
- Diagnosis
- 11/2008
- Country
- US
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Augusta
My dear wife, Rhonda, passed away peacefully on August 19. Her funeral was Saturday the 22nd. Her struggle with ALS is over and she is now resting peacefully. I wish you could all have known Rhonda. She was very special and fought through this dreadful disease with so much courage. Never once did she say "why me?" or even utter any complaints about her condition. When she lost the use of her left arm, she said "well at least I have my right arm", then she lost the use of her legs and she said "well, at least I can still communicate with you. I feel sorry for the ones who can't even tell their loved ones what they need". In the end, she also lost the ability to communicate effectively with us, but she struggled through. The whole process went so fast. She was diagnosed on December 2, 2008 and at that time, her left arm was the only problem she had.
Rhonda and I were so very close. We were married for over 35 years without ever having an argument. We did everything together and enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. I love her so very much and already miss her so badly that it hurts.
Although I didn't post very often on this forum, I did check in often. Many times I didn't even sign in, but just got on and read the posts. We gained a lot of very helpful information here and felt a connection to all who are going through the torture that ALS brings. My heart goes out to you all, both PALS and CALS. I will keep you all in my prayers. Hopefully a cure will come soon so that the suffering can end.
I promise that I will do what I can to promote ALS research and awareness.
Thank you all for being here and may God bless you all.
Dennis
Rhonda and I were so very close. We were married for over 35 years without ever having an argument. We did everything together and enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. I love her so very much and already miss her so badly that it hurts.
Although I didn't post very often on this forum, I did check in often. Many times I didn't even sign in, but just got on and read the posts. We gained a lot of very helpful information here and felt a connection to all who are going through the torture that ALS brings. My heart goes out to you all, both PALS and CALS. I will keep you all in my prayers. Hopefully a cure will come soon so that the suffering can end.
I promise that I will do what I can to promote ALS research and awareness.
Thank you all for being here and may God bless you all.
Dennis