A Little Bit Sad

For a year or two, my family has noticed some striking differences in my aunt.  Mostly in her speech.  When family pushed her to see a doctor, she was told it was sinuses.  When family was dissatisfied because sinuses was the most insane answer ever, she finally went to another doctor.  Who did extensive testing.  Several weeks ago we found out that my aunt had a suspected case of ALS.  And I found out a few days ago that it is in fact confirmed. 

You know, my family is not the picture of perfect health.  Just like every other family in the world.  We have several genetic issues (dwarfism, deaf, blind), heart issues and of course, cancer.  But I never imagined such a cruel health issue would pop up in my sweet little family.

I honestly knew very little about ALS, or as it is more commonly called, Lou Gehrig's Disease until now.  And still don't know a ton.  But it's scary and daunting.  There is very little hope for a cure.  It's more about management and even that is pretty minimal. 

There's no real point to this post other than to share why I'm feeling a wee bit frowny face this week.  My aunt who has so much energy and is so incredibly social and full of life and loves on her two grandbabies several times each week, has this terrible monster chasing her down.  I guess it makes the entire family feel rather vulnerable.  You never know what is just around that next corner in life.