Dad not Well

• Dad not Well fritz_08 Posted : 12/12/2006 9:53:55 PM My dad got the test results last week and it wasn't the news we were expecting.Dad has  Lou  Gehrig's disease for which there is no cure.The lifespan for it is 3 years,but i saw a man on T.V. today who is 3 years younger than me has had it  6 years.It  hasn't progressed as much in him as it has dad.Dad can only get around with a walker,talking is a little slurred.We will have to be patient with him  and hope for the best.He has an appoiuntment with a doctor on Thursday I. found a drug online that apparently slows the progress  of Lou Gehrig's modestly Mom is going to ask the doctor about it.Fritz is not stupid,he senses dad is not well and sticks pretty close to him.Da dis sellin ghis tractor,can't do snow or grass anymore,i will do a few lawns around her in the Spring and a couple of driveways for snow  when there is some to shovel. LIKE 19 REPLIES 226 VIEWS LAST POST POFI_PASQUALE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• willowchow Posted : 12/12/2006 10:12:58 PM Oh, that's terrible, poor man.  I feel like I know him from all the pictures you've posted, so please keep us updated.  0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• Michelle Posted : 12/12/2006 10:13:27 PM I am so sorry your family got this news. My uncle had a form of ALS, and I know how hard it is. My prayers are with you through this struggle. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• nymaureen Posted : 12/12/2006 10:18:35 PM So sorry to hear about your Dad and wishing your family the best. I dated a fellow quite a few years back and his Dad had that. I'm not sure now for how many years, but it did seem to me that he lived with it for quite some time. He was in a wheelchair and needed help with a lot of things, but with family support he did quite well. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• boneyjean Posted : 12/12/2006 10:19:26 PM Your family will be in our thoughts an prayers. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• loveukaykay Posted : 12/13/2006 1:12:28 AM Im so sorry, good thoughts to you and your family. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• t__m Posted : 12/13/2006 2:32:37 AM I'm so sorry for the news... I too enjoy your photos with Fritz and the family... Please know that you and your family are in our prayers... 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• fuzzy_dogs_mom Posted : 12/13/2006 2:40:52 AM Sorry to hear your dad isn't doing well.  We'll keep him in our thoughts and prayers. I'm sure Fritz is being a big comfort to him.   Joyce 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• Debbie R Posted : 12/13/2006 5:17:08 AM Oh, Barry, I am so sorry! My father had ALS too, he was only 27yrs old that was in 1958. They have come a long way since then. It will be hard on all of you ,you will be in my prayers. Please remember and remind any and all people involved in his care that the brain is an independent muscle and is not affected by ALS, so he will be aware of all that is being said. He will need rubs, and scratches too. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• glenmar Posted : 12/13/2006 6:02:19 AM Your dad and your family will stay in our prayers.  I'm so sorry to hear what you all are going through. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• marty_ga Posted : 12/13/2006 7:12:07 AM Barry, I am sorry to hear this, and will keep him and your family in prayer.   0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• snownose Posted : 12/13/2006 8:10:22 AM Sorry to hear that. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• ron2 Posted : 12/13/2006 9:25:02 AM Sorry to hear that he is ailing but he is lucky to have you caring for and about him.   0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• bragg1120 Posted : 12/13/2006 9:29:08 AM I'm so sorry to hear about your dad's test results. You and your family are in my prayers. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• janobonano Posted : 12/13/2006 10:35:49 AM Sorry to hear about your dad. He is lucky to have good support, with close family and Fritz being such a sweetie. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login