So I have a knucklehead of a best friend named Kristin. She never fails to surprise me with the coolest, most unique things - be it tangible items like jewelry or funny quotes and pics. This chick can do it all, I have a hand-painted sign in my office from her to prove it. So … Continue reading 10.13.17 Mudlove
Life as we know it
10.10.17 Momma Duke
Thursday night I had the honor of introducing a superstar at the ALSA VIP Shop for Cure Event. Currently, there are only 2 doctors in DFW who treat this incurable disease. In partnership with UT Southwestern and Moncrief Medical Center, The ALS Association is opening a Fort Worth clinic! This brings a location to so … Continue reading 10.10.17 Momma Duke
10.9.17 Flipped’er Again
Kenneth and I spent the weekend in Hico in celebration of Tanna and Tom. All dressed up and rolling into the wedding, I was looking ahead and talking to the father of the bride and “tokyo drifted” into the ceremony. skinned my knee, showed off my underwear and embarrassed myself once again in a crowd … Continue reading 10.9.17 Flipped’er Again
10.3.17 It’s Here! It’s Here!
Radicava is officially in my possession! If you dumped ice water on your head, thank you! If you criticized those dumping ice water on their head, thank you! If you've walked, ran, or rolled for ALS, thank you! If you watched me throw out the first pitch, or shared it afterwards, thank you! If you … Continue reading 10.3.17 It’s Here! It’s Here!
10.2.17 Mind = Blown
According to this article from the Department of Health and Human Services, “The Food and Drug Administration today announced the approval of riluzole, the first drug that has been shown to prolong the survival of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.” This article is dated December 12, 1995. Lou … Continue reading 10.2.17 Mind = Blown
10.1.17 Secrets don’t make friends
...so, don’t make us keep it a secret any longer, tune into Sunnystrong blog tomorrow morning 😊
9.29.17 Decade of Dysart
Four score and 10 years ago today, I witnessed the biggest event to date in my best friends life: her marriage to Clayton. Up to that point our life had been simple, easy, impulsive. To watch as she vowed to honor and cherish her future husband was both humbling and confusing - how were we … Continue reading 9.29.17 Decade of Dysart
9.26.17 Snot is the glue that holds us together
I’m learning that the ALS community is beautifully dynamic. Would we jump ship if given the opportunity? Without a doubt, but until then we are all here twitchin’ and droolin’ together. Kenneth and I have had the opportunity to meet some of the absolute neatest people. Some we only know virtually but their love and … Continue reading 9.26.17 Snot is the glue that holds us together
9.25.17 Togetherness
For the first time in what seems like forever, my husband and I devoted the majority of a weekend to each other. We live busy, consuming lives that allow for us to share each of our own passions with each other and separately. Our schedule is insane to the untrained eye, but we invest love … Continue reading 9.25.17 Togetherness
9.21.17 Worries
I joke all the time that I won't have to ever worry about anything again in my life because everyone else has me covered. I've never been prone to worrying, usually able to shake off any scenarios that don't end happily - or avoid those situations all together. My personal destructive tendency is procrastination. Now … Continue reading 9.21.17 Worries
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