Welcome to Our Blog!

We are very new at this blogging thing, but we are very new at a lot of what we're dealing with this days. It is important to our dad that no one feels sorry for him, so that is not what we are seeking. Instead, we hope this blog allows us an outlet and you, our family and friends, an easy place to check in on us. We have been an incredibly blessed family. Upon Dad's ALS diagnosis last summer, I think Mom said it best, "How lucky are we that we don't want anything to change?" So true. But change it has, and we are learning new things everyday about ourselves and about each other. Anyone who knows our family well knows that we tease & make fun of each other. A lot. We are holding on to that. Laughing when we can, lots of tears, time to talk and making the most of every single minute. If you're wondering if you should stop by or call, you should! Oh - and I suppose an update on the monster we call ALS is in order - well, it's a monster for sure. Dad has dropped 30+ pounds since July and is losing a lot of the use of his arms. Swallowing is getting tougher, voice is hoarse, and he now has a biPAP and cough assist machine. He hasn't whined about anything - not even once. He's a tough dude, no doubt about it. Proud of you Dad!