swmn
Distinguished member
- Joined
- Apr 7, 2007
- Messages
- 147
- Reason
- CALS
- Country
- US
- State
- Wi
- City
- marshfield
Hi alll,
I've been trying to support my good friend and his wife as he deteriorates w/ ALS. I make meals and offer other support so he can continue working, without too much extra strain on his wife who also works. He was Dx about 15 mo. ago. He is still working -( an Awsome high school principal), though I am concerned he goes home with pain and exhaustion many nights. I believe that by continuing to contribute to education, he is able to compartmentalize his disease and it is slowing the progression due to his state of mind... It seems to me he has plateau'd a bit... I want nothing but for him to stay, ( I am a teacher in his building who has valued his contibutions, so much that I can't imagine our school's continued success w/o his leadership to push it). Although I pray every night for his strength, I am starting to dream less than happy dreams regarding his ALS progression. Can CALS get so concerned / involved that we internalize too much? any suggestions how I can stay involved w /o falling apart?
I've been trying to support my good friend and his wife as he deteriorates w/ ALS. I make meals and offer other support so he can continue working, without too much extra strain on his wife who also works. He was Dx about 15 mo. ago. He is still working -( an Awsome high school principal), though I am concerned he goes home with pain and exhaustion many nights. I believe that by continuing to contribute to education, he is able to compartmentalize his disease and it is slowing the progression due to his state of mind... It seems to me he has plateau'd a bit... I want nothing but for him to stay, ( I am a teacher in his building who has valued his contibutions, so much that I can't imagine our school's continued success w/o his leadership to push it). Although I pray every night for his strength, I am starting to dream less than happy dreams regarding his ALS progression. Can CALS get so concerned / involved that we internalize too much? any suggestions how I can stay involved w /o falling apart?