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Discouragement
Feeling discouraged is pretty much a “normal” state of affairs for me these days. Much of that discouragement arises from spending too much time looking back at what I used to be able to do before my ALS and projecting … Continue reading
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Tagged Acceptance, ALS, change, gratitude, humility, mindfulness, Serenity, wisdom
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Control
ALS has meant learning to give up control of my body. My arms and legs no longer respond smoothly as I attempt to control movement. My mouth and throat muscles no longer respond to my desires to speak, chew or … Continue reading
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Tagged Acceptance, ALS, Anger, Being Alive, fear, gratitude, Lou Gehrig's Disease, love, Serenity, wisdom
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New Wheels
Thanks to the local ALS chapter, I now have a bright red scooter from their lending closet. Since walking more than a short distance has become a challenge, my mobility is greatly extended and it’s easier to get out around … Continue reading
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Tagged Acceptance, ALS, Being Alive, change, fear, gratitude, history, humility, John Keats, live in the present, Lou Gehrig's Disease, love, Self-awareness, Serenity, wisdom
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Saying Goodbye
This week we moved my mother, soon to be 94, to an assisted living facility in Massachusetts near my brother Bob. She has been living near us here in Reston for almost 10 years, but the combination of my ALS … Continue reading
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Tagged Acceptance, ALS, fear, gratitude, grief, humility, Lou Gehrig's Disease, love, Self-awareness, Serenity, trust, wisdom
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SECRETS
We are only as sick as our secrets. How many times have I heard that – without really understanding its deepest meaning? As I hobble around and speak with my garbled and slurred new voice, I have started paying more … Continue reading
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Tagged Acceptance, ALS, Being Alive, gratitude, grief, Lou Gehrig's Disease, love, mindfullness, secrets, Serenity, wisdom
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A Day in the Life – lived in the present
I had resolved not to use this blog as a diary, just recording daily events. But today has been such an extraordinary day that I will make an exception and give you a peek at what passes for living in … Continue reading
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Tagged ALS, grandparent, kayaking, live in the present, Lou Gehrig's Disease, love, Reston Interfaith, Serenity, wisdom
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