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Friday, February 20, 2009

ALS and my BLOG

I haven't written on here in several months. I have to admit, this past year has been very difficult with the deaths of family. I wanted this blog to be about the love of my life, Rylee. Mostly, I wanted to share with every one our wonderful journey together as a family, raising a beautiful little girl. It's been hard to keep this updated because as much as this year has been amazing, watching Rylee learn, grow, experience, play, sing, dance, etc. my heart is cohabitating with a lot of grief and sadness.

Within that, I have recently found some amazing blogs on here about individuals living with ALS or caring for some one that has ALS. Their stories have touched me so deeply and have made me feel like I am not alone. I have been unable to communicate with my sister Stacie for over ten years. Their stories help me to understand what she might be thinking and feeling after all this time. Their stories are so important... I want to take this opportunity to thank them. Reading their blogs has been such a gift to me. I immediately fell in love with each of them.. and as I was reading.. I sobbed and wished I could hug them.

God Bless you and please know I KNOW how you feel and YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

With deepest respect and affection,

April

1 comment:

Claudia said...

April, Thank you for your encouraging words on my blog. Your sister is very blessed to have you. I hurt just reading that she is "locked in". I can't imagine it, really. You are brave and compassionate. Blessings and hugs from Indiana. ~Claudia P.S. I used to be a firefighter/paramedic before I started working in ER's and then flying.