MAMA CONNIE'S FIGHT AGAINST ALS

I have no words, only a heart full of ache. My mind is trying to process this while also staying strong for my family; my sweet mama and her husband Chris, my brothers Shane and Jarrod, and my son Jack. Scans, blood work and all testing for brain tumors and MS came back negative. Neurologist came in yesterday morning with a diagnosis. They did PT and sent her home. She went to the neurologist this morning for an EMG to confirm what he thinks she has. She can't walk or feel her right side. Weakness is setting in to her left side. We're going to get her into the mayo clinic also. Please just pray. This disease ...I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. There's no hope for healing. It's the KNOWING it WON'T get better that is painfully ripping my heart apart. It won't go away or go into remission of any sort. It slowly kills your body while your brain stays aware of everything.

Testing today showed it is in fact ALS. We love mama Connie more than life. She's my best friend. She's such a beautiful soul and has always done for everyone while simultaneously cutting herself short. That's just who she is. Selfless, loving, caring and giving. She never asks for anything. Please Lord let the doctor be wrong. I can't help but wonder why, but I know that's not the way I should think. Today I watched a grown man cry...and just hold my mama. I saw love...unconditional love. Then I saw another grown man cry. Telling my brother the saddest news just praying this isn't real was heart breaking. Then I told daddy. I cried my eyes out as he just hugged me. It's the most helpless feeling in the world for all of us. All I can do, all I have done, is pray. Please Lord don't take her from us. This is my selfish love, I know. God I don't want this to be real. We asks for any donations for her trips back and forth to the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL. It's about a 2 hour drive one way. They will need money for gas, food, medicine, and other the daily items. Mama has always worked but is unable to go back. Whether you are able to donate or not, we ask that you please keep us in your prayers. Thank you and God bless.