ALS Walk 2013

ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is the reason my amazing grandma died at a young age of only 69. It was absolutely horrible to watch her suffer- losing her ability to talk, losing her ability to chew and eat the foods she liked, eventually needing to be put on a feeding tube, and not to mention- the emotional heartache of it all. Let me mention though, she always trusted God's plan through her whole battle. And now she lives with Him.
The Happy Ending to a not-so-happy battle.

Each year since my grandma's passing in 2006, our family has participated in the ALS Benefit Walk, to raise awareness and money which could lead to a cure. Right now, there is no cure for ALS. My heart breaks for the people battling the nasty disease, as well as the families who suffer through watching their loved one slowly deteriorate. I'm telling you, it's hard.

Last night was the 2013 ALS Walk in Orlando around a beautiful lake. The family was there and we enjoyed each other's company as we walked in memory of an amazing woman; our grandma, mom, mother 'n law, sister, and friend.