Update on wishes and health condition. 02-07-26. Please read.

Lisa, my sister, was recently diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. ALS is a devastating neurological disorder that causes the muscles to stop responding to the brain, and there is no cure. Most patients only live 2-5 years after diagnosis, it has now been 5-6 months. Her body and other symptoms are changing fast.

There is absolutely no one more important to me than my sister. She is my best friend, my soulmate, and the person I always imagined growing old with. We used to dream about being two grey haired old ladies, traveling across the country together, and arguing over whose turn it was to get outside and pump gas. It’s heartbreaking to know that our dream won’t come true, and time is slipping away faster than we ever imagined.

Many people have asked how they can help. She has shared her bucket list, but she’s had to change it as her body has been negatively changing fast. Instead of just a big trip or two somewhere, she wants to go do fun things, more often, but closer to home so she doesn’t get too worn out. Yes, if possible she’d still like to travel to Colorado and stay in a cabin for a few days, but now it’s about conserving energy. Close sporting events, concerts, and bluegrass festivals. Eating at her favorite hole-in-the-wall restaurants more often, yet also trying some new ones on her wish list.

The funds raised will help Lisa experience these dreams and make the most of the time she has left. . We bought new road maps and are ready to fill the gas tank! If you have thought or planned on giving but haven’t, now may be the time. The sand in the hourglass is going. Any amount will help. Thank you everyone. - Amy