This will be very short one. Not that I don't have a lot to say, it's just that I don't think, or feel, that this is the time to say it. I do feel compelled to say something, however, since I recently jumped back into the blogging after an eight-month absence. I would like to keep the continuity going.
Without getting into specifics (perhaps another time), things have been very tough around the house since last Friday. With the exception of Sunday, Father's Day, which for me was bittersweet (again, a whole another story that I will probably tackle sometime in the future when I'm in a better mood), things have pretty much sucked since last Friday, from both a physical, mental and emotional standpoint. Without attempting to bring anybody down, let me just finish this up by saying that a good cry is beginning to lose its cathartic effect.
Some facts you should know about ALS. ALS involves muscle weakness, wasting and paralysis of the muscles of the limbs and trunk as well as those that control speech, swallowing and later breathing. Approximately 5,600 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with ALS each year. It is estimated that as many as 30,000 Americans may have the disease at any given time. The life expectancy of an ALS patient averages about two to five years from the time of diagnosis. There is no CURE!
About Me
- DarinM
- For those of you that don't know, I was diagnosed with ALS in March 2007. After two more opinions, the diagnosis was confirmed in the fall 2007 at age 39. This coming August (2010) I will have been married for seven years to an incredible wife, who has supported me throughout. During the course of our marriage we have been lucky to have two wonderful, amazing daughters. Sydney, will be 5 in November. Emily, will turn 2 1/2 in August. Currently, we reside in New Jersey with our Beagle, Trixie.
Crud....no need. I'll let my pregnancy hormones have that cathartic cry for ya....as long as you have a beer for me....please.
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