Dad not well

[fritz03]

My dad had his tests results yesterday and it wasn't what we expected.Dad has lou gehrig's disease.he has been suffering from different symptoms for a year now like choking,slurred speech and walking.There is no cure ,just treatment.Exercising and good nutrition helps.At some point,he has to go to Sunnybrook hospital in Toronto and talk with other people who have it.it really hit him hard this morning,got all upset and crying and he cried even when talking to my sister by phone.She came down to kep dad company while mom and i went to see about the computer,have been to the store 3 times today,it is now fine and running well.Lifespan for the disease is 3 to 5 years, hope there may be a cure in that time.I hope there is ,I really love dad and don't want leaving so soon.he is selling the tractor and trailer,i will do a few around our neighborhood with the lawn mower.i rene is having chemotherapy and radiation treatments to shrink the mass so it can be operated on more easily

[borzoimom]

Oh honey I am sorry to hear this news. I will put him and you in prayers. ..

[caseysmom]

Barry I am so sorry. When you weren't around for a few days I feared the worst for your Dad. I know nothing about that disease, I hope its not too hard for him.

[lizbud]

I am so sorry. Prayers going out for for Dad & your Aunt Irene.

[K9soul]

Barry, I'm sorry to see this . Please know your dad, Aunt Irene and family are all my thoughts and prayers. I hope Fritz can help comfort in this difficult time.

[Ginger's Mom]

Oh Barry, I am so sorry to hear this news. I will definitely pray for your Dad and your family. Hugs to all of you.

[Jadapit]

I'm so sorry to hear this Barry! You can tell what a close and loving family you are by your pictures and stories. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. (((Hugs)))

[Pam]

I'm so sorry to hear this Barry! You can tell what a close and loving family you are by your pictures and stories. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. (((Hugs)))

Jadapit said exactly what I was going to say. I am so sorry about your dad and your aunt too.

[elizabethann]

Oh no. I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I will keep your Dad & your Aunt in my thoughts and wish them well. Perhaps someone on the PT board knows someone who has this disease & they can tell you about it and their experiences.

You may want to see if there is a support group for the families of Lou Gerhig patients. It might help you and/or your Mom.

Please know you can always come here & get things off your shoulders if you have too...and you can PM anytime.

Again, I'm sorry to hear about your Dad. Please take care.

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm so sorry to hear this Barry. I will keep your Dad and Aunt Irene in my thoughts and prayers. I feel like I know your family personally after all of the nice pictures you have posted of them. {hugs}

[kimlovescats]

I am so very sorry!!! Your poor Dad must be terrified!!! Thank God he has you and your Mom to be with him and help him cope! Prayers coming for your Dad, Aunt Irene and your whole family!

Hugs,
Kim