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2 Weeks Later...

10/3/2013

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In the past 2 weeks I was diagnosed with ALS, had to stop working permanently, have found out that we need to move (accessibility issues), are planning a trip to Italy, sold our second car, Travis has been sent a notice for jury duty and now he has the stomach flu.  Hmmmmm amazing what life throws at you.  Question is what do we throw back?

I am very grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers, support & invitations from our family & friends.
My parents are now with us for the week and have been helping us out.  If you know them they are in go go go planning mode!

I will be visiting the ALS clinic for the first time on Monday for a physical with the doctor.  Later that week I will go back to see an occupational therapist to help with "equipment" I might need for Italy.  They told me I should use a wheelchair for the airport as the travel will tire me out but I want to be walking for as long as I can!!!  I will go back to the clinic on October 21 for what the nurse tells me will be a day of being told things "I don't want to hear" , how inspirational!  Well, I'm going to go to Italy the next day so what better way to dissociate, deny, distract, delay etc. etc. with the therapy speak.

So I forgot to mention that I don't read blogs, and haven't ever written one before so I apologize if this is not what you expected!  I figured that I would just do what I do which is to talk to much and say whatever it is that is on my mind!

Peace Out!
xo



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Lisa St. Pierre
10/3/2013 05:40:37 am

Hi Carol,
I've popped on to your blog to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Back home, my parents have a friend who has been living with ALS for at least 10 years now and it is inspirational to see the life he and his wife have created. I know I don't you well, but it is obvious you are beautiful person, inside and out, and your strength, determination and love for life will keep you going strong during the journey ahead.

Thinking of you,
Lisa

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Allan link
10/3/2013 05:51:42 pm

Well done on putting together the website guys, the love shines through every picture of you. Adds to the matrix of communicating through Skype and email, and the fun times we have had together, most recently in Namibia.
Much Love and Blessings
Allan/Dad

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Rob Anderson
10/4/2013 04:32:35 am

Hi Carol,

I just got the news from Dave Bols. I am shocked, you are such a special person, really someone who is so engaged in life and also very much in love. I have always admired your dedication to your work. It translates into who you are. My thoughts are with you. If I know you well enough, you never let anything get you down, and you ability to embrace life surely will help you get through this. Much love and respect to you and your family. I am connected to the healing community here in Ottawa, if you ever wanted a different take on this, let me know. I know some outstanding healers here.

Rob Anderson

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Kate
10/4/2013 11:35:01 pm

Hi Rob,

I am very intersted in this healing you mentioned. Can you tell me a bit more. Do you know anyone with LG that has experinced signifant healing in your community? Is this realted to a church or christian type of prayer for healing or is this more alternative medicine as in energy/kinetic healers?

Have you had personal experience in this area?

Best regards,

Kate

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momS
10/4/2013 11:39:29 am

hey, hey, hey... there are too many OT's and Physio's in the family to d d d the medics ;)
Remember your therapy in the heat of the African sun (c my latest photo for your gallery)
Luv u both

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Heather
10/4/2013 04:11:07 pm

Sweet Carol - be reassured: your blog is as lovely and delightful as you are xxoo

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Kate
10/4/2013 11:30:52 pm

I am so proud of you. x

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