tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881579789503566925.post8653735380623891597..comments2023-10-09T05:51:49.873-04:00Comments on Forced to Sit Still and Shut Up -- A Journey Through ALS, Disability and Mindful Living: Happy New Year 2009Fern Ellen Cohenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15615775005603320729noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881579789503566925.post-54258145460231243312009-01-09T19:08:00.000-05:002009-01-09T19:08:00.000-05:00Wow Dan! Are you vented? I have chosen not to, s...Wow Dan! Are you vented? I have chosen not to, so trying to last a long time without!Fern Ellen Cohenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15615775005603320729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881579789503566925.post-51672374926378490182009-01-09T17:58:00.000-05:002009-01-09T17:58:00.000-05:00Fern, I think worrying about our pets is one of ou...Fern, <BR/><BR/>I think worrying about our pets is one of our unfortunate crosses to bear. In fact, I'll bet it is THE issue for many of us. Those of us fortunate to know our animals will be in good hands worry that they will grieve for us. You just have to outlive Chelsea (a beautiful bunny by the way) the way I outlived my beagle. I know you can do it. ALS tries to beat us mentally as well as physically and every day we survive and every indignity we laugh at serves to weaken the monster. Don't be afraid. Have a glass of wine or smoke a bowl (if that's how you roll), pet your bunny and smile (it hates that). <BR/><BR/>Your friend and fellow combatant, <BR/><BR/>Dan Woodard (diagnosed on Oct 13-my birthday-13 years ago)high rollerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16382808172245453404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881579789503566925.post-23253923201843104052009-01-02T17:29:00.000-05:002009-01-02T17:29:00.000-05:00You have much to offer this world just wake everyd...You have much to offer this world just wake everyday and find what it is going to be that day and let tomorrow take care of itself! I am very optimistic about the research especially after January 20th when intelligence returns to government policies on health research. Be well and happy! <BR/><BR/>Your friend in the fight, <BR/>Jeff LesterRagingbearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06958227538484439840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3881579789503566925.post-4670514613416002152009-01-02T07:33:00.000-05:002009-01-02T07:33:00.000-05:00Fern, sorry to hear that you aren't feeling well. ...Fern, sorry to hear that you aren't feeling well. I hope and pray the bug leaves you soon I also hope that you can find something positive to focus on, that will help you through this tough time. <BR/><BR/>Bill H from Living with ALSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com