She formed words
in her mind
brilliant, succinct
words she could not speak
mind intact, body failing
motor neurons misfiring
muscles wasting
bone density lost
like iron converting to rust
there was no way out
no happy ending
disintegration unstoppable
ALS ~ a cruel, merciless disease
Thank you for sharing this honest heartfelt account of Sally who was a bright light braving one of life's most egregious diseases.
ReplyDeleteA terribly sad outcome for your friend Sally. Please take care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteA very close friend of mine passed away from ALS around 13 years ago. It is such a cruel disease. I am so sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteOh, one of the cruelest diseases for sure. Entrapping a person inside her body. A poignant tribute to her, Helen.
ReplyDeleteI knew someone with this awful disease. So hard to watch someone waste away.
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