What do you know about Lou Gehrigs Disease?

[Psycho4Bud]

VERY sorry to hear this! My cousin just passed away from L.G.D. about 2 years back. Best wishes to you and your mother. Your in for a long rode.....don't be afraid to ask for help.

Have a good one!:jointsmile:

[napolitana869]

I had some family members who suffered from ALS. I'm really sorry this has happened to you and your family. If you dont already maybe you should call her everyday, even if you only talk for a little while. Something as small as that might cheer her up and give her something to look forward to everyday.

[geonagual]

Thought I would give a quick update on this thread. Well, my mom definitely has taken a turn for the worse. This disease does work quickly. Hospice was called in about a week ago and my dad was saying that it wont be too much longer. I am glad that she will be out of pain. She is now completely bed ridden, can barely talk and is having a hard time breathing. She does have the no rescitate order in place. There will be no funeral when she passes. Years ago she decided that when she died that she is to give her body to science. It will go to the local university, they will do whatever they do and then cremate the body and bury her in the same cemetary that my grandpa is buried in.

I am doing pretty good. I am very tight with my mom and have always been. We have always communicated well and she is the one person in this world that can read me like a book. I think the fact that I realize that everyone will die eventually gives me a lot of strength.

[birdgirl73]

Hers is progressing very quickly, which in some ways is a mercy. In my friend's mom, it took three agonizing years. I'm real sorry about this, Geonagual. You're in an amazing place of peace about this. Wish I'd been able to be in that place when my sister was on her way out last fall. That's nice you're so tight with your mom. Tell her you love her, OK?

[geonagual]

Hers is progressing very quickly, which in some ways is a mercy. In my friend's mom, it took three agonizing years. I'm real sorry about this, Geonagual. You're in an amazing place of peace about this. Wish I'd been able to be in that place when my sister was on her way out last fall. That's nice you're so tight with your mom. Tell her you love her, OK?

HAHA. Thanks. I always do.

Oh yeah, I ran across your thread about your sister the other day but didnt want to reply and bring it back up.(I was off the boards at that time) I am sorry for your loss. You are a great inspiration to me. I am glad that you are feeling better.

[geonagual]

Well, it is time for the conclusion of this thread. M mom did die tonight at 9:15 pm. I have always loved her more than anything. I am glad that she is no longer in pain. Her body has been donated to the university and hopefully her sacriifice can be somebodies gain. Take it easy mom...I love you

[Psycho4Bud]

Sorry to hear of your loss........best wishes to you and your family!

[birdgirl73]

So sorry for your loss, Geonagual. I know you loved your mom very much, and my heart breaks for you. I'm so glad she's out of pain now, though. I'm so glad you visited her recently and got to say goodbye. And I'm so glad you were always so open about your love for her. That ends up being a comfort, I've found, at least knowing they knew how much we loved them.

You're in my thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourself. Much love to you, my friend.