Updates From David

A PEG feeding tube insertion is the placement of a feeding tube through the skin and the stomach wall. It goes directly into the stomach....

You may already know from reading some of my previous posts that regular bowel issues are something PALS consistently have to deal with....

Were you ever told to sit still and stop fussing around? Have you ever had ants in your pants? I've never been one to sit still, but when...

As we age, it’s inevitable that the friends we have will pass on. Our network grows smaller as we get older. Before my mom died at the...

I've had 29 Father’s Days, but this year meant the most. Many fathers would say the very first Father’s Day is the most special of them...

When I was diagnosed with ALS, I never thought Laura and I would be separated. Since Laura and I have been together, I have always slept...

“Hey Laura, we just got an invite to the Nats vs Mets game. Let’s go!” Easier said than done, but I sent a response back thanking Tara...

Who needs a Tesla when you can have a hands free, ragtop wheelchair? This sweet ride comes complete with a computer dashboard, front and...

A few weeks ago I was texting with a friend and she said, “I’m sorry I haven’t come over to visit, but it’s hard for me to see you like...

When I was a child I walked to school uphill both ways. Seriously! After my mom left, I really didn’t get corrected or punished by my dad...

**Please read part 1 chapter 79 before reading below. If you didn't, well, this will be like listening to a country song backwards. The...

He was in his study as he does every morning, sitting in his favorite brown leather wing back chair. The chair has been his companion for...

“Good morning, David, how did you sleep?” I hear this every morning at 10am when one of my nurses comes in to start my day. For the past...

If I said every day was great and sunny in my life, I’d be lying. The simple fact is that some days are cloudy. It doesn’t matter if it’s...

The first time I went a circus I was 12, and I will never forget it. Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Baileys Three Ring Circus with all...