schoolofhardNox Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 I agree with what a lot of people have posted. I did some reading on it and I'm always a believer in using your mind to help heal. As others have said, Steven Hawking (and probably others we don't hear about) live a long time with it. I think you have already acknowledged and come to terms with it, and now can hopefully move past it and continue to gain strength and keep mentally active. No one knows how long anyone of us have, so every day is precious. Stay strong. Take the good days when they are there, rest on the bad days. Maybe there will be some new drug trials coming up soon. You have a lot of us in your corner, rooting for you. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiftaaft Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 My thoughts and prayers are with you Norm. ~Tim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kac Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 Never hurts to get another opinion. Keep the fight! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post normmcq Posted April 25, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 25, 2021 I am sorry to report to all of you that I have been expecting this diagnosis for quite some time. All of my doctors gave me hope, they all concluded that because of my age it couldn't be ALS, had to be something else. My family has a long history with Familial ALS, I have lost five cousins, an uncle, my father, brother and sister to this disease. I have lived a long happy successful life and am ok with what is in store for me. As far as keeping my mind active, I have a group of friends that get together at my house for "Bridge" once a week. I try to live everyday to the fullest and not dwell on the negatives. I have a very large support group and my children live in my town with grandchildren close by. All of my forum friends mean a lot to me as well, thank you for all of the kind words and prayers. Norm 10 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB_Amateur Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 Norm, even though I've never been as fortunate as others to meet you, reading your posts here gave me a good feeling about you -- one of those people I'd like to have for a neighbor and face-to-face friend. Although your detecting days are over there is still much we can learn from you. Please continue to share your wisdom with us. I look forward to it now as much as I ever did. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cascade Steven Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 Norm - I will keep you in my prayers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunk Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 Wishing you all the best, Norm. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calmark Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 Norm, Keep looking toward the future and enjoy every day! Best of luck to you, Mark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BH505Man Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 My prayers go out to you and your family. May the lord bless you and watch over you in the days ahead. We have to live our lives to the fullest and when our time comes...no regrets. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strick Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 Norm, Lisa and I are so grateful to have met you. You went out of your way to drive up to the high country to spend a little time with us newbies. You shared your precious time and knowledge with us in the wonderful Sierras... We were total strangers in your neck of the woods and we will not forget your hospitality ...Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...It sounds like you are a very lucky man. Chuck and Lisa 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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