17 years ago, this sweet family packed up their life in South Africa and moved to the US. 16.5 years later, they gave me the honor and privilege of joining their family. I thank God every day for bringing this family into my life.
13. New to Me Concert
6.3.17 Update - We're Here! Back in October a group of us went to one of our favorite Fort Worth events: Ranch Bash. This is an event that we try to attend every year, because it is the closest we get to reliving our glory days at Tarleton when we could see any concert, anytime. … Continue reading 13. New to Me Concert
6.2.17 Humble Brag
Fort Worth Magazine Staff Pick Best Blogger 2017 I am one excited turkey!
5.31.17 Separating the Men from the Boys
Anyone can survive the first day back to work after a long weekend, though I did award myself for surviving after being in Mexico. Where we really see the difference is in day 2 of being back to reality. Separating the men from the boys today, may the odds be ever in your favor.
May 31 – Love Wins
Welp, here we are: the end of ALS Awareness Month. It's been fun, but I'm looking forward to more upbeat topics - muscle deterioration, falls, death, etc. aren't my favorite. My hope is that you've learned something, please tell me you learned SOMETHING, and that you'll join us at a walk, or at the Rangers … Continue reading May 31 – Love Wins
Mrs. Erasmus
Phil went international! Cancun was wonderful and Phil rose to the challenge of beach life
May 30 – Fasciculations
According to MDA: Fasciculations are a common symptom of ALS. These persistent muscle twitches are generally not painful, but can be annoying or interfere with sleep. They are the result of the ongoing disruption of signals from the nerves to the muscles that occurs in ALS. We've been friends long enough that I can show … Continue reading May 30 – Fasciculations
May 29 – Mobility
You know Phil, right? Have you kept up with his journeys? Phil is a conversation starter, people are curious about his purpose, and once someone thought I was blind - hysterical. Anyway, Phil is named after my favorite TV Character: Phil Dunphy from Modern Family. The best thing about Phil is that he is very … Continue reading May 29 – Mobility
May 28 – Falls
Falls suck, period. Self rhinoplasty is no fun for anyone, ever. Trust me: I've had some pretty gnarly falls, resulting in LOTS of tears, a broken nose, a concussion, sore muscles, ginormous ankle (that was everclears fault) and zero remaining dignity. But, I have my teeth! Have to stay positive, right? The problem when I … Continue reading May 28 – Falls
May 27 – Community
The ALS community is one of hope, support, compassion, and encouragement. The entry fee is astronomical, and any of us would forfeit our membership for a cure, but if we have to be here at least we're here together. I have met some of the most amazing people through this diagnosis that I would never … Continue reading May 27 – Community
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