Updates From David

“When do want to die?" That’s one hell of a question to be asked on this journey. How many people are asked that question? In my very...

When I started my ALS journey, I didn’t realize how much support I would need.  A caregiver is someone who helps another person meet...

As I was looking through Facebook, I came across a picture of a boy holding up a “Flat Stanley." “Flat Stanley" refers to a young boy...

When you own a home there are certain seasonal things you must do ever year depending on where you live. Most folks follow Daylight...

There comes a point when every PALS will need help. There are several choices you can make. When I first started showing symptoms, my...

I like, no... I love being an ALS advocate and helping others understand this diagnosis. When faced with any disease, reading about it...

Nobody can be “ON” every day. Most people work 40 hour weeks and many work more than 40. Before joining the Army, I worked with my dad as...

I AM STRONG ! I HAVE FAITH ! I AM HEALING ! Why do Athletes picture themselves performing their necessary task in their mind before the...

“When you are ready, we are here to assist you with your transition.” Transition? WTF? This was one of the first things I was asked 2 1/2...

As we close the chapter on another year and a new year begins, we often set our focus on new goals. Maybe you plan to eat better, save...

I love the holiday season - starting with Thanksgiving and all the way through to New Year’s. People in general seem happier during this...

Two years ago was the last time anyone heard my voice coming out of my own mouth, and it’s been even longer - another 6 months, in fact -...

Due technical laziness there will be no post this week. I am always in need of topics, so please feel free to drop a suggestion. Have a...

There are many reasons a person gets ALS, but the disease puts us all into two groups: Bulbar (Upper Motor Neuron Disease) which starts...

Slowly, ALS continues to eat the nerves away. Unable to fulfill its unsatiable hunger, the disease reaches higher and higher, leaving me...