If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant. If we did not taste adversity then prosperity would not be so welcome. – Anne Bradstreet At about this same time every year, we begin to notice the changing of seasons all around us. Since we live in Texas,...
When you or a loved one is diagnosed with ALS, your whole world implodes. You find yourself on a traumatic and isolating journey, having to come to terms with this terrible disease. ALS is a club you never want to be in, but you’re not alone. It is estimated that...
In March of last year, ALS Texas launched a caregiver group just for women, Brewed Awakenings. This group has seen tremendous growth in the last year, and so many ladies throughout the state have connected in both a unique and shared journey to lift each other up,...
On a recent rainy Saturday, I was playing the board game LIFE with my family. I need to also be transparent and share that I am not typically a fan of board games in general. They can sometimes move so slowly and take forever to finish- at least if you want a clear...
“That makes me happy!” “Is anyone really truly happy?” “I’ll be happy when…” We have all heard someone say these phrases, and if we are being honest, have thought and said them ourselves. HAPPY. You know how when you stare at a word for too long, it can start to look...
