When I was diagnosed with ALS in April of 2008, I was still working. And I had to get used to the idea that life as we know it was taking on a new chapter. We didn't attend an ALS support group until December of 2008. We were picking up our first wheelchair from MDA when 'Dave' [Ricketts] invited us to attend. It was a nice Christmas party that we really enjoyed. From then on we attended fairly regularly. They were very informative; guest speakers from social security to funeral planning. They showed gadgets and then the very popular doctor Bromberg would speak. Then for October 2010 SG Brian was asked to speak. 'Of course' said my extroverted husband. The night turned out great because my sweet sister Karen spoke how we had fun together growing up and a lot more. My mother spoke on my grandma Fisher, who died with ALS clear back before I was born. Mandee was next and she spoke on our fun hikes we used to do down the green river trail. Then she showed some of the afghans I crocheted for her. Brian spoke very humbly and our daughter Tarra read from my blog about a bad night, [one that i didn't pick] and my tears flowed. But the people were touched by it so it turned out fine. The pictures posted are of Dave Ricketts with me; and part of my family that came to support group to hear us speak.
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