Dancing with ALS and Life

dancingwithalsandlife.blogspot.com   “Just one small positive thought in the morning will change your whole day.” Dalai Lama 

dancingwithalsandlife.blogspot Frankie & Phoebe  As far back as I can remember, I have always been a dog lover. Throughout my childhood, my family always had a dog at home to play with and snuggle. I can only remember a brief time in my life when there wasn't the sound of clicking nails on the floor and jingles of a collar prancing around me at home. Today, my wiggle butt Aussies, two sibling companions, Franklin and Phoebe, have been by my side and have provided comfort especially when I started having health issues. When I would rest on the couch, most likely one, or both of them, would be on the couch curled up and resting next to me. I must say there's something very therapeutic about petting a dog when you're not well or having a bad day. When I lived at home with my parents, my mother had her own dog grooming business. I frequently helped her bathe, blow dry, or hold the dogs while she clipped their fur. But most of all, I enjoyed seeing the four legged customers ...

                                            dancingwithalsandlife.blogspot.com   Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be”  ~ Abraham Lincoln 

  dancingwithalsandlife.blogspot.com  Cool, crisp air, sweatshirts, Friday night lights and tailgating are long awaited after experiencing warm summer season of beach vacations and no school. For most Americans, the beginning of fall not only signifies going back to school, it is the start of a very important season, American football. September 4th was the first NFL football game to kick off the season this year.  My Sunday night football started slightly before on Sunday, August 31, 2025. A dive tackle came as a complete surprise, and the interception was perfectly executed. I am surprised there were no yellow flags thrown because being tackled from behind while disabled seems like it definitely warrants throwing a yellow penalty flags.  “Holding” and “unnecessary roughness” on a play. Welcome to the world of a husband who is navigating the game of ALS with his wife. The constant need to always be keenly alert of my position on the field ensuring I can safely get t...