Sad news, it's gonna be a rough year

[Wisher1000]

So, so, so sorry, Tala. Remember that God promised not to put more on you than you can bear. I will be praying for you and the rest of your family. Keep us posted....

 

[BorderKelpie]

I can't find words to help or express how I feel for you all. Thoughts and prayers for strength for your family.

 

[debilorrah]

April, this is certainly a sentence to end her life, however I encourage you to research the life of Steven Hawking before you lose hope. He is one of the most brilliant men to ever be born (never mind I disagree with his opinions) and he has had ALS for years now. He is an inspiration for you and your mother.

 

[justbugged]

I am so sorry Tala. I remember when first posted about your moms speech problems. I wish that there was something more that I could do for you and your family. I live by the idea that your prepare for the worst and pray for the best. Still there isn't much that will make this journey any easier. You are in my thoughts, and prayers.

 

[Mattemma]

So sorry to read about your mom Tala. Prayers for her!

I don't know a thing about ALS,but if there is nothing conventional medicine can do I would look to alternative treatments to help slow things down even more.Maybe acupuncutre and/or herbals.

http://www.healthy.net

 

[sonew123]

I never heard of ALS but from what you described it doesnt sound good and Im so very very sorry that you are going through this-Im sorry for your whole family-you all sound like your mom is going to be surrounded with full time love and care through all of this and that is wonderful- Prayers going your way for all of you

 

[KimberlyJ]

Tala, we lost both of my husband's parents this year and am dealing with my father's extremely rapid decline from cancer. Sure there are treatments for cancer, but none of them are working for him. The cure is killing him, so he has decided to stop treatment and let nature take it's course. With that said let me tell you it is not all horrible. It feels that way now because you are adjusting to the news, processing it and scrambling to make plans. But I promise you this, there are some awesome, amazing bright spots that you'll get to glimse every once in awhile. Sorta like seeing the first crocus thru the snow of the worst winter ever. As you take this journey with your beloved mother and your family be sure to watch for them. You will learn things you never knew about your loved ones that will bind all of you closer for the rest of your lives. It is an honor, albeit bittersweet to be there with your Mom. It hurts so much because you love and are loved so much. And like my Dad, your mom just might surprise you and live much longer than you think now. You see, in 2002 my dad was given less than 5 years to live due to heart problems, now he is dying of cancer.

to you, you'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[Judy]

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You certainly have my sympathy. But people can live a lot longer than 2-5 years. Hawking was diagnosed as a teen or in his early 20's -- and he was born in 1942!

http://www.hawking.org.uk/

 

[geeber]

Ditto what KimberlyJ said.
My mom passed 12 yrs ago. When I found out treatments were not going to work I spent as much time w/ her as I could. We talked, we sat, & we did some crying. I asked her so many questions about her childhood. I listened. She turned me on to some great music I would have never picked up. Be there for you mom. The rest of us can pick up the prayers.

 

[babymakes6]

I am so very sorry to hear about your Mom. I will be keeping her in my prayers. I did my High School Thesis on ALS, so I know what it can do, although I never knew anyone affected by it. Hugs and prayers to all of you