Updates From David

“I brought you into this world and I’ll take you out.” Who hasn’t been told that? Sometimes I wonder what the world would look like if...

The other day I received a comment from a reader who wrote ALS was a “snowflake” disease. I sat back in my chair, no wait, I’m always...

The other day I saw a meme and a gentleman said “We have a thousand problems until we are sick, then we only have one.” I thought about...

I've always considered myself a bit of a romantic. Every year for our anniversary, I “try” to surprise Laura with something special....

“You have a high amount of Co2 in your body and your body is not removing it properly. For you, the best way to get rid of it is to use a...

Posted on 14 March 2025 Have you ever had something happen to you that was life changing? Maybe you crashed a car and survived, beat...

We all remember how many licks it takes to get to the center of a “Tootsie Roll” Pop. Three! Well, I wish it took only three sticks to...

“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...