bad news.. prayer request

My mom just found out that she has Lou Gehrig's Disease. Most people live about 3 years from diagnosis. Although the life expectancy is 3 years, life is not easy since the disease affects their ability to talk, breathe, and eventually to use their arms or legs. (It has already affected her speech, breathing and is steadily moving to her arms and legs).  Please keep her (and us) in your prayers as we go through this trying time.

Prayers going up right now my friend!  For you too.  I know how tramatic it can be on the loved ones.   We all love you Gina!

Hello Gina, It has been so long since I last spoek with you, I see ya havne't been on much lately.  I was just telling my husband that I wondered how you were doing! I am sending prayers up for your momma, you and your entire family! Hoep to see ya posting more often!  Hugs! Susan

I'll definitely be praying for you, your mom, and your entire family.   God gives us the grace & strength we need when we need it most.  lisa

Yes Gina You are in my prayers

Gina- I am so sorry to hear this.  I am praying for her and  you and your family too!  I have missed seeing you post. I'm glad you let us know about this. Love, Nanci

Gina...I am praying for your mother and you.  I know that God can heal this disease.  Love ya!!

Gina, your mother and family are in my prayers.  It's SO TOUGH to see our loved ones go through things such as this!

Thank you ALL for the prayers and supportive words.  I dropped in earlier but was too emotional to type at the time. Momma's neurologist wanted her to go to UAB but since there is no cure and no real treatment, she didnt see the point. (Personally, I dont see the point either).  I have known for a few weeks that this was suspected but still it's hard to prepare for.  Thankfully, Lou Gehrig's is usually not inherited (only about 10% of all cases are family related, the other 90% are random). This is important because my newest granddaughter has a cousin (on her dad's side) that died from Lou Gehrig's. This gives her a double family history so it is comforting to know that MOST cases are random. I know I shouldnt worry about the future but there are so many questions.. and so few answers.