07/24/2024
This is definitely the hardest post I’ve ever had to make. Some of you may know already from knowing my wife, or her wonderful friends. Or, this may come as a shock, it certainly did for me. But my wife has officially been diagnosed with ALS (Also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease or motor neuron disease) I’ve been holding out saying anything until we knew for sure, and hoping that it could possibly come back at something else that is curable. If you’re not familiar with ALS, it is a terminal disease with no cure, and most people are given 3 to 5 years to live once diagnosed. I’m not accepting that. We’re not accepting that. Although I am not going to be delusional, there are Dr’s who have seen success in stopping progression and even reversal (not curing though) With that being said, I’ll be taking her to a clinic in Canada next week. I’ll be gone for about a week, but she will stay for 3 months. Part of why I bring this up is because I’ll be staying with our 3 kids, working still, but also being home more for them. There’s no possible way for me to fill the roll that she does in our home, but I can be present more for them and support them in this difficult time for all of us. I have so many wonderful clients, sometimes I don’t see for a little while between shoots so this felt like one of the best ways to let you know what’s going on with me. I’ve put on a good face, but the truth is I’m reeling from this news, and it’s been quite the roller coaster of emotions, hospital and dr visits. I thank everyone who’s reached out for the support, and anyone who has donated to the gofundme, your generosity has left me without words. I am truly, truly grateful!
