This past Sunday, we went to Holy Name parish in DC for mass, and a reception in honor of Fr Al’s birthday.
This post is twofold. Continue reading “Fr. Al Schwartz”
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How’ve you been?
Recently someone remarked that my blog has gone on to religious topics, and how was I doing? And I said to myself, “Self, they are right, I’ve done a really bad job documenting this time in between!” So thank you for keeping me in line, and here’s what’s been going on!
As well a special thanks to everyone who has been helping us, family and in-laws, parents and friends. I’d name you all but I don’t want to leave anyone out.
Wow, what a surprise!
This past Thursday, I had to go back to Boston for my 4 week follow up after the transfusion. Mel was still incapacitated so once again, my brother-in-law went with me. Except, it was his birthday!!! Continue reading “Wow, what a surprise!”
A glimpse of the Garden (part 2 of 3)
“Those of us with ALS are not ready to lose so much so quickly.” – Martin D’Amore, MD
Fair warning, this is hard for me to write so if you aren’t ready for it, postpone reading.
The Journey Begins
This is a very serious, very sober, take on ALS and all it’s challenges and problems. I feel that no one out there truly categorizes ALS in their blogs….
Just kidding. I can’t even type that with a straight face! No, this won’t be serious, this will be a highly irreverent, stereotype busting, REAL look at life after the ALS diagnosis. Because when I went into that office, I was living a regular life. When I left, I was already a marked man and treated as symptom and not a person. I’m here to tell you there is a lot of time that happens after the diagnosis.
And I’m not dead yet!
Thanks for joining me!
I like the sound of “Lou Gehrig’s Disease”. It has a strong, masculine, athletic ring to it.
— Venerable Father Al Schwartz
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