lost an aunt to ALS this week (hills72)

[bluelotus]

Hi everyone. Most of you don't remember me, I used to post as hills72.

Anyway, my aunt was recently diagnosed with ALS. She had lost function in one hand but could still walk, breathe, clothe herself, etc. But a few weeks ago she broke her foot (living alone). Apparently a blood clot formed in the broken foot traveled to her lung, and very, very suddenly, she passed this week. Everyone I've spoken to says this was in some way a mercy, as ALS is such a terrible diagnosis.

I'm just asking for prayers or good thoughts for myself and my family. I just pray my aunt--whose life was difficult and short (she was only in her early 50s)--is now resting in peace.

Thanks everyone,

bluelotus

[Cry Tears]

Your aunt IS resting in Peace...I'm 55 YO and began having neuro problems, was looked at perhaps having ALS, MS...or something terribly wrong.
I continue to SUFFER, but am somewhat better.
I was told I did not have those wicken diseases....if I did have ALS, I had plans of ending my life...I refused to die this way.
I'm sorry your aunt died or suffered any health problems...life is hard enough, let alone lose your health.
I know God does not wish this for anyone...we're here on Planet earth, not what God intended for us...but I beleive because of sin, we've degrated downward spiral.
I beleive in Heaven and new life where we won't suffer.
I have this to hang onto.
Blessings, cheryl

[Lara]

Hi bluelotus,
I'm very sorry to read about your loss.
My thoughts go out to you and your family at this sad time.
take care of yourself there,
Lara.

[The Dude]

God bless you my friend!

[bluelotus]

Thank you for the well wishes. I'm very grateful for them. The first few weeks were extremely hard, painful... I think I'm still in a state of numbness, but I'm just starting to truly understand that my aunt is gone...and also that she is no longer suffering. It is just a deeply emotional time. I am very grateful, again, for the support. Thanks.