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ALS Can Kiss My Fuzzy Butt
7 years ago
There's no easy way to say this, but I've already shared my
story on other social media sites, so I figured I'd spill the beans here, too.
About a year ago I started having weakness in my feet and ankles.
It moved into my legs, hands, arms and neck.
After a ton of tests, scans and exams, the doc looked me in the
eye and told me I have ALS.
He gently told me I have between 1 and 3 years left to live.
Not what you want to hear.
Luckily, there was a Mexican restaurant across from the hospital,
so I was able to avail myself of a really good margarita, have some
lunch and think about all this.
My time may be short, but I have a ton of living left to do.
Knowledge is power, and I am lucky that I get to plan for the future.
I've signed up to make a living kidney donation.
I get to tell my friends how much I love them. (over and over until they're sick of me...)
I'm living a normal life, going to work, and doing all the things it takes to keep moving forward.
Every day is a gift and means so much to me.
Even the little things seem very important now.
ALS has no known cause, no treatment, and no cure.
There is no hope.
Unless you help.
If you are able, toss a couple of bucks over to the ALS foundation
so they can continue to research a cure for this stupid disease.
Go here http://www.alsa.org/
Make a mutt wag. Thank you.
As for me, I have no plans of going anywhere anytime soon.
I'll be around to bug you all for a long time.
Don't forget, I love you guys, and you are my family.
I am a lucky mutt indeed!
story on other social media sites, so I figured I'd spill the beans here, too.
About a year ago I started having weakness in my feet and ankles.
It moved into my legs, hands, arms and neck.
After a ton of tests, scans and exams, the doc looked me in the
eye and told me I have ALS.
He gently told me I have between 1 and 3 years left to live.
Not what you want to hear.
Luckily, there was a Mexican restaurant across from the hospital,
so I was able to avail myself of a really good margarita, have some
lunch and think about all this.
My time may be short, but I have a ton of living left to do.
Knowledge is power, and I am lucky that I get to plan for the future.
I've signed up to make a living kidney donation.
I get to tell my friends how much I love them. (over and over until they're sick of me...)
I'm living a normal life, going to work, and doing all the things it takes to keep moving forward.
Every day is a gift and means so much to me.
Even the little things seem very important now.
ALS has no known cause, no treatment, and no cure.
There is no hope.
Unless you help.
If you are able, toss a couple of bucks over to the ALS foundation
so they can continue to research a cure for this stupid disease.
Go here http://www.alsa.org/
Make a mutt wag. Thank you.
As for me, I have no plans of going anywhere anytime soon.
I'll be around to bug you all for a long time.
Don't forget, I love you guys, and you are my family.
I am a lucky mutt indeed!
Avail yourself of all the good things this world has to offer. Spend time with friends and family. Travel if you can. Keep on being the positive influence in this fandom youve always been. I am glad to have met you at TFF. I wish I could hang out with you again, but I wont be going to any furcons anytime soon...
This keeps me moving forward, I swear.
I'll be around for a long time, so I hope we can meet up again!
I hope you'll have a great time! Many hugs.
I'm not going anywhere anytime soon.
Many more hugs shall be had!
You're doing great.
I love how you have this warrior spirit within you,
It's very contagious.
Many hugs my friend.
We all have your back..
<3
The support that I've received from this fandom means the world to me,
and has kept me moving forward.
My life has changed in the past months, but I have no intention of giving up or
slowing down. I'll be a giant dog for as long as I'm allowed!
Many hugs to you!
I promise.
I'm so sorry. Let me know if I can help, though I know I can't...
You're too kind, and I appreciate the support very much.
Keep on being you, my friend.
You're one of the good ones and I hope our paths cross sometime soon.
You seem like a fantastic person with such a big heart and unwavering optimism (wish i could of met you in person but i'm accross the pond)
Make the most of the time you have, and i know you will. Just the sort of person you are.
I cant even put into words how sad i feel for you, given how much joy you get out of getting out there, doing stuff, adventures, making people smile.
Only the good die young.
I appreciate the support more than I can express,
and it's wonderful people like you that keep me moving forward.
And don't worry, I'm a bad dog at heart. I'll be around for a long time...
I hate it, when a Doctor has to tell someone for long they have left to live. Really?.. They're not 100% sure on that. When you really think about it. NOBODY is promised tomorrow, ALS or not!
Now, as a friend. I want to talk to you about this. Prayer has pulled me thought kidney failure and cancer. If you don't know who our lord and savior Jesus Christ is, now is the time to get to know him. Soon we will all have a day where we will pass away and step over to the other side. When we do step over. It would be a great thing to hear Jesus Christ say, that knows who we are. We are here on this earth temporarily. When we step over to the other side, it is forever. What you don't want to hear Jesus say is "Depart for me, I never knew you." So, while you still have time here on earth. Pray every night, and ask Jesus to forgive you for your sins. We all sin, so no ones safe. Ask Jesus to come into your life. It's always best to be prepared to go at any given moment. No matter if you have ALS or not.
None of us know how long we are granted on this earth, so I
believe that making the most of everyday is important for all of us.
Be kind to your fellow man, treat others well, and be a good
steward of this earth.
I appreciate the support and encouragement very much!
You keep on enjoying life, also I've got to see you next year at FC. <3
Thank you!
I'll be around to bug you for a long time, and I'll keep you up to date.
I have a plan, and I'll be here for long time.
That really means the world to me.
If I helped you through a difficult spot in your life, then everything
I've done has been worthwhile.
You made my day, and I can't express how happy that makes me.
Since I've joined the fandom like, waaay back when, your journals and suiting pictures/stories have been some of the most positive and inspirational I've seen and still have yet to see on this site. I still always find myself thinking back on them from time to time because they're just so dang precious!
I know it's probably difficult and frustrating, but your ability to still see the positives is just amazing and it only shows how much of a strong and fantastic person you truly are.
I don't have too much to give atm, but I sent a few dollars their way!
Thank you so much for everything you're doing and I truly do hope you'll be around comfortably for a long time to come and continue sharing your stories with us!
Your support to fight this stoopid disease means the world to me.
Your support lifts my spirits and keeps me moving forward.
Peace and a good life to you; you deserve both!
You are absolutely fantastic I hope you know haha
Thank you! Your support is much appreciated!
Thank you for the kind words. Much appreciated!
Sadly, "Scar" got it absolutely right: "Life's not fair."
A gazillion white lion hugs to you!
I have you to thank for introducing me to this wonderful extended family
and for that I am forever in your debt.
Your kindness means the world to me.
Please know that you made a huge difference in my life!
You don't know me and I'm not sure I've ever commented on anything you've posted, but you've been a huge inspiration and source of positivity for me over the years. You seem to be a beautiful person and a great fuzzy to boot. I wish you all the best and all the time in the world to continue spreading happiness and to make and enjoy your own happiness as well
I am so sorry for your friend's loss and subsequent passing.
I appreciate the kind words and support. It means more to me than you know!
I can feel it, and it has made a huge difference to me.
"The way I see it, every life is a pile of good things and... bad things. The good things don't always soften the bad things, but vice versa, the bad things don't necessarily spoil the good things or make them unimportant."
Life ain't fair, but the bad is tolerable given all the good things that are out there.
Thank you so much for the wise words!
"You know, I used to think it was awful that life was so unfair. Then I thought, wouldn't it be much worse if life were fair, and all the terrible things that happen to us come because we actually deserve them? So, now I take great comfort in the general hostility and unfairness of the universe.
Your love and support and wonderful art keep me moving forward.
I remember seeing you at a con years ago and fan-girling hahah.
The fandom is beyond lucky to have been adopted by such a loving mutt!
-hugs-
This fandom has given me so much love that it's overwhelming at times.
Your support means the world to me, and I can't thank you enough!
Your attitude will make a difference!
You're a great person and I feel blessed to call you my friend.
Keep on being you and doing your thing, and I look forward to
seeing you at the next convention!
I still think you have the appropriate mindset, as much as an end to an age I value troubles me to welcome. Anything can come and eventually will, but I hope that you will not give up. I want to throw all my anti aging diet and exercise advice at you, but I know it's probably most important that you be whoever you are. Thanks for always giving us what you are to us, good luck!
The universe is an unfair place indeed, but there are SO many
good things out there to see and do, and it's important to focus on the
happy times rather than the bad.
I appreciate the kind words very much.
Keep on being you, and be happy.
That'll make me wag!
And yes, once I get these bills paid, I'll make a donation (in your honor).
Be strong and well. God bless.
Thank you for the support and generosity.
It means the world to me!
I'm glad to have walked up to a big silly mutt at FC 2010 in my pony suit and start yaking to you about being a furry and how crazy it it to be the target of kids and adults want to take our pictures, hug and shake our paws!
good and silly times we've had together very much.
Thank you for all you do.
It means a a lot!
Yes, we"re considering which clinical trial(s) would be best for me,
and I'll keep forging ahead.
I appreciate the support very much!
Many hugs to you.
efforts so much.
Thank you from the bottom of my muttly heart.
It means a lot!
I really appreciate that.
I'll be around to do silly convention things for a long time.
I look forward to seeing you again!
I am overwhelmed by the support and generosity.
This is a fantastic group!
And thank you, my friend.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnWyzWHP9VM
Thank you so much for razing awareness!
* hugs tight *
Don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you need.
We all know life is precious gift, and when a loved one passes that
message is hammered home ten fold.
You know how I feel about you.
Thank you for everything that you do.
"What?!"
"What!?!"
"What."
That is... I have no words to describe just how much that sucks. You've been awesome, an inspiration, and an ambassador. DO NOT GIVE UP.
I have no intention of giving up, and I shall continue
to forge ahead and live my life.
Thank you for the support, it means the world to me!
I feel it!
we're all here for you, you'll have all my prayers and wishes, I wish you the best
It means the world to me!
Please......this is not true.....
very best of it.
Cheers to you, my friend.
I'll be around to bug you for a long time!
chasing the tennis ball of life to slow down.
Thank you for the support. It's much appreciated!
Life ain't fair, but that's OK.
I'll keep moving forward, and I reckon I'll be here for a good long time!
But seriously, it's all good.
I won't go quietly, and I have a lot of living left to do.
I wanted to stop and thank you again for sharing with us the gift that is your artwork.
I treasure the piece that you made for me and I look at it everyday.
It has made me smile in dark times and means more to me than I can ever tell you.
Thank you so much! Well... I AM working on something special for you so stay tuned.
I have no doubt that you will do just that.
(and thank you in advance for whatever you're working on!)
Here it is!
Do your best there and live life to the fullest.
Wish you the best, and will be thinking of you.
Thank you for the support. It means a lot!
At least you have some time left, pay all your debts and stuff. ...on second thought, f*** your debts, have fun!
Mr. Hawking just succumbed yesterday, and he outlived many of his
original doctors.
I hope to do the same.
Life is to be lived!
Our attitude is all we can really control, and although I have down moments like
everyone else, I won't let some stupid disease control my life.
Cheers, and thank you again!
and support I've received here.
It means the world to me and keeps me moving forward!
Your courage is indeed an inspiration. You haven't given into fear and this is exemplary. All of us would benefit from following your example.
I haven't felt any fear yet, just a vague sense of urgency to get things accomplished.
I don't know if that qualifies as courage or stupidity!
I appreciate the support very much, and I can't adequately express what it means to me.
*hugs hugs*
Thank you so much! Your comment is much appreciated, and I don't take
any of it for granted. Each word of support is special and motivating.
Live well.
Your kind words, and detailed outpouring of love touch me deeply,
and I can't imagine what I've done to deserve such special care.
I don't have the right words for how this makes me feel,
but please know that your support keeps me moving forward.
That means everything!
I am hopping that it was a misdiagnoses. Even the best doctors do make mistakes from time to time.
I haven't really bought into the prognosis yet, and I suspect that the
doctors are just as fallible as the rest of those crazy humans.
Please feel free to return to your normal comments.
Normal is good, and makes me feel...normal!
- Did - you get a second opinion?
Know that we all love you and support you 100% ..
We are here for you, you are a wonderful inspiration for us all...
The love I've received from the fandom is keeping me strong
and lets me move forward every day.
It means more than I can tell you!
I dunno... It just hurts.. I hope the doctors are wrong.. We need you in this community..
Doctors are wrong A LOT and I have no intention
of going anywhere anytime soon.
Life is meant to be lived and we are meant to be happy, and
I plan on doing both those things.
Wags only plz!
<3
Your kind words are very much appreciated.
I've received a million times more love than I've given, and that is a rare gift
in this life. Cheers to you, my friend!
The dogs and I send all our love. You always make me smile with your posts, and in pretty tough world, you treat everyone around you with kindness. It's a wonderful thing - I can be having a rough day and see a post from you and laugh about dogs being dogs.
(Always laugh at those silly, crazy understandable work moments too.)
Gotta get a picture of our suits together one of these cons, okay? <3
Your comment really brightened my morning, and I appreciate the time you took
to stop down and express your feelings.
The love that I've received here keeps my bucket full, that's for sure! (and I love that analogy)
I plan to be around for a long time, and I have no plans of giving in.
Thank you again for making me wag!
https://youtu.be/PPcXMg3E9KQ
Thank you!
Mr. Young has long been one of my favorite artists, and that song has always moved me deeply.
I remember well when Terry did his Marathon of Hope. It was one of the most courageous things
I've ever seen, and something I'll never forget.
as to how to repay you. Thank you for being such a great friend, you know I love you.
I'll see you for more suiting and beers and general silliness very soon!
No worries, life goes on and it's all good.
Keep wagging!