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“Trached “ Chapter 145
I don’t know about you, but I really love when I get a text/email asking for help. Not spam or some other BS, but the kind of message...
4 days ago3 min read


“For The Birds“ Chapter 144
Saying we had beautiful weather in August in Northern Virginia is rare. The temperature was in the low 80’s and the humidity was low. You...
Aug 253 min read


“Faces of Death” Chapter 143
The clock struck midnight and we moved into 2021. People were on the move again as we started to leave COVID behind us. I had been...
Aug 183 min read


“My Best Impression” Character 142
On the Fox 5 set I have always been one to volunteer. Helping others is a way I show my love, and being able to use skills that I learned...
Aug 113 min read


“Three Step Ahead” Chapter 140
Isn’t it amazing how God is always three steps ahead? When I started my journey with ALS and this blog my primary hope was to help others...
Aug 103 min read


“One Bite At A Time” Chapter 141
Are you a fiddler? Can’t seem to just relax while your mind races along? Maybe you are a multi-tasker? Before my ALS diagnosis, Laura...
Aug 44 min read


“Hospitals Suck” Chapter 139
Did I ever tell you how much I really dislike hospitals? This, of course, is only a relatively recent development over the past four...
Jul 213 min read


“What A Shit Show” Chapter 138
RE-RE-RE REMIX Let’s talk about poop baby. Let’s talk about you and me. Let’s talk about all the good things, and the bad things That...
Jul 143 min read


(My Brother, My Heart) Chapter 137
I would like to thank my friend/sister Denise for her support. This week’s post is a letter from her. My Promotion to Sergeant First...
Jul 74 min read


We Interrupt the Regularly Scheduled Program to Bring You this Important Message.
Our favorite blogger had to dust off his frequent flyer card and is currently hanging out with his medical team at his least favorite...
Jun 301 min read


“Yes! 9 More Months To Live" Chapter 136
For the last two months I have had a little extra crackling in my chest due to the presence of mucus. Laura, of course, was all over it...
Jun 233 min read


“I Did A Thing “ Chapter 135
Who says you can’t have fun with ALS.! If a picture is worth a 1,000 words, here’s 10,000. Meet IZZY. Love and Blessings I love to read...
Jun 161 min read


“A Great Day” Chapter 134
I said this in previous posts: I don’t allow myself to have bad days. Sure, I have bad moments in a day, but I only have “Good" or...
Jun 93 min read


“Past Or The Future“ Chapter 133
“Do you find yourself thinking more about the past, or the future?” I was asked this by a reader and thought it would be fun to answer....
Jun 23 min read


“Catheter and ALS” Chapter 132
“I have to pee.” “Quick, get the urine bottle before it gets everywhere!” Does this sound familiar? When I started down this road, I...
May 264 min read
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