ALS, ALS One, My Tribe

Girls on a Mission

The girls and I went to dinner tonight. We go to dinner fairly often together, but tonight we had the first planning meeting for the fundraiser we are planning to host in October to raise funds for ALS ONE. My family and I became involved with ALS ONE almost a year ago and they have… Continue reading Girls on a Mission

#strength, ALS, Cousins, My Tribe

#Strength

For the second year in a row, my cousins and I have planned a weekend getaway in NH. My husband, my son, and I are joined by several of my cousins and their families and we have a blast. It's two days of fun, laughter, and love. This year's trip came one month after my… Continue reading #Strength

#strength, ALS, karate, Uncategorized

The Diagnosis

It started with pain on the inside of my ankle. A little pain in my ankle at 40-something years old after 30-plus years of practicing martial arts was not surprising, and certainly not particularly worrisome. I’ve had strains and sprains and bruises many times over the years. I’ve broken fingers and ribs and collar bones,… Continue reading The Diagnosis