As you all know because I have crammed it down your throats yesterday, today is National Multiple System Atrophy. There have been so many comments on my Face Book page that I haven’t been able to blog. Believe me I am not complaining. People have lit hundreds of candles in his name. Some have donated in his name. Others have worn purple as I still am today.
I was going through my comments and found this precious gift for my brother and I wanted to share with all of you. None of you have met my brother, but I believe in my heart you know him very well.
Dianne Cogar I see that man Al use to be
There in his eyes still strong and free
Though his heart yearns for better days
He knows deep down this is no phase
He fights through tears, through aches, and pain
And hides them well as his strength wanes
He knows too well what lies ahead
Though it is certain he has no dread
For in his heart I’m sure he knows
That as time passes his purpose grows
For from his experience, his loss and win
Those in the future will profit in
And in Al’s name there will come a time
When his legacy will be the sign
That those like him will face less dread
For answers will reach them just ahead
And in their hearts will always be
The man who brought the world to see
For Al’s a fighter, a leader, and more
A man with purpose we all adore
Without a doubt his heart stays sure
One day they’ll find the perfect cure
Here is the correct and easy route to the M.S.A. page if you want to light a candle for Al today.
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What a lovely poem and gift you received!
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I thought so too! hugs Len
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How is Al doing Terry?
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he is home today and having pain in his legs. The Hospice nurse says the muscles are shrinking, the nerves are being twisted or intertwined within those muscles. We go through a lot of pain medication as his legs are his own worst enemy. thanks so much for asking. I love it when you ask about him
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I am so sorry to hear about the leg pain I can somewhat sympathize as the knee replacement played havoc with my hamstring and quads for sometime with golf ball size knotting, but I am sure nothing as severe as what Al goes thru daily. I keep you both in my prayers sending love and hugs (((xx)))
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My mom went through some of what you are explaining with her knee replacements too. and after she healed she went and had hip replacements done
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Very brave woman your mom, I don;t know that I will ever do this again !!!
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the healing process for Mom was the stinker! not fun
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That’s a lovely poem, Terry, and a lovely gesture. I’m sorry Al is feeling so bad, Terry. I always have you both in my prayers. I can’t find the candles, maybe I overlook something. Sending Healing Pawkisses 🙂
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on the internet type in animated candles. then download one that you like. then place it on the M.S.A. site
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God bless you Al! You are front and center in my prayer list, sir. (You too, Terry!) God loves you both…more than any of us can even imagine. Blessings to you Al, and to you my friend Terry 🙂
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thanks so much Brian, big hugs
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