tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5215549670320492394.post4432200377657018549..comments2023-11-15T19:15:28.094-06:00Comments on The Farmer's Daughter: Something I Find Hard To Talk AboutCheryl @ TFDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15947085477739983984noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5215549670320492394.post-54084329433015391452014-08-25T07:45:27.326-05:002014-08-25T07:45:27.326-05:00Aww Cheryl, I am so very sorry your family has had...Aww Cheryl, I am so very sorry your family has had to suffer so many battles with this terrible disease. How awful for you and your family to go through the helplessness.<br />I am just amazed at how much this simple challenge has sparked so much attention and money towards a cure for this too often unknown disease. We most all know of Lou Gehrig and his tragic ending. Thankfully this latest challenge has put ALS on everyone's target list. That is quite hopeful. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5215549670320492394.post-81676280083633095752014-08-24T09:38:04.030-05:002014-08-24T09:38:04.030-05:00Beautiful post . . . speaking from your personal, ...Beautiful post . . . speaking from your personal, private place of ALS in family members makes it sacred.<br />Kudos to whoever started the Ice bucket challenge . . .Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723721131329150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5215549670320492394.post-48151072344083007862014-08-22T16:54:47.462-05:002014-08-22T16:54:47.462-05:00Oh Cheryl, I can't even imagine how hard that ...Oh Cheryl, I can't even imagine how hard that must've been. It is a horrible disease and I hope a cure comes soon!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14006502275494186809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5215549670320492394.post-28714259864404380672014-08-22T06:10:03.586-05:002014-08-22T06:10:03.586-05:00I'm late getting here so I don't know if y...I'm late getting here so I don't know if you'll see this, but my heart goes out to you to have (had to) experience this horrible disease over and over. We have a close family friend who died from this about two years ago. It was fast, mean, and aggressive. It was horrible. I love that the challenge has put it in the spot light for once. <br /><br />(And I saw the GWB video. It was cute. I'll bet Clinton does it. Neither of those two men take themselves so seriously that they are "above" such things. I can say that objectively since I voted for one of them but not the other. Grin.)Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05671482394424988047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5215549670320492394.post-34724403326224301722014-08-21T21:28:49.491-05:002014-08-21T21:28:49.491-05:00I remember you writing about this way back. I'...I remember you writing about this way back. I'm so very sorry you lost so many loved ones. <br />hugs,<br />MarieMarie https://www.blogger.com/profile/09889949311329427053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5215549670320492394.post-53508886380629905482014-08-21T18:05:03.326-05:002014-08-21T18:05:03.326-05:00This is a horrible disease and one that I for one,...This is a horrible disease and one that I for one,know very little about thanks for sharing how it has impacted your life.Ruth Hieberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11260132564992492524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5215549670320492394.post-72139165947348647952014-08-21T16:51:20.587-05:002014-08-21T16:51:20.587-05:00I am so sorry to hear how ALS has affected your fa...I am so sorry to hear how ALS has affected your family.. I am glad money is being raised with these buckets challenges.. I hope a cure is found soon.. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers..eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5215549670320492394.post-56491293184258573042014-08-21T16:18:18.713-05:002014-08-21T16:18:18.713-05:00I think the challenge has made everyone aware of t...I think the challenge has made everyone aware of the disease now! That is a good thing. But I am so sorry for the losses you have had to endure. I am so sad for you and your family . It is a heavy heart here when I think of you. Please know that you will be in my prayers. I hope this challenge will help.<br /><br />SusannahSusannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08760379367756142891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5215549670320492394.post-89667280787717526122014-08-21T16:02:48.075-05:002014-08-21T16:02:48.075-05:00What a horrible disease ALS is! I lost a cousin t...What a horrible disease ALS is! I lost a cousin to it a few years ago, and I can't imagine seeing so many close family members pass this way! MY heart goes out to you, Cheryl. I will keep your family in my prayers and hope that there will be a cure for ALS one day. I do think the ice bucket challenge trend has been a wonderful way to raise money for that cause and raise awareness to this terrible disease. ((( HUGS)))Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5215549670320492394.post-74936565461470245932014-08-21T12:20:12.557-05:002014-08-21T12:20:12.557-05:00Oh Cheryl, I can sure grasp the emotions you must ...Oh Cheryl, I can sure grasp the emotions you must feel considering that this has touched you in such a huge way. Be brave, dear woman. This is my prayer for you....You have seen and been through so much.<br />Thank you so much for sharing your heart.<br />Blessing-Kimberlycamp and cottage livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09493023859271366201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5215549670320492394.post-66638067712837659852014-08-21T10:16:57.833-05:002014-08-21T10:16:57.833-05:00So sorry your family has lost loved ones to this d...So sorry your family has lost loved ones to this disease. The challenge has made me more aware.Brandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01049383432715304456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5215549670320492394.post-45743862533165283572014-08-21T08:22:13.682-05:002014-08-21T08:22:13.682-05:00Holding your hand with my heart.Holding your hand with my heart.bj https://www.blogger.com/profile/09327534885194207074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5215549670320492394.post-23779342618074995462014-08-21T06:42:52.112-05:002014-08-21T06:42:52.112-05:00Cheryl, I am so sorry you had to learn about this ...Cheryl, I am so sorry you had to learn about this disease in such a personal way. No wonder you have fears.<br /><br />I am betting Bill C. will accept the challenge.gldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03645803822598151817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5215549670320492394.post-29327147627868305402014-08-20T23:25:00.944-05:002014-08-20T23:25:00.944-05:00I am so sorry to hear that ALS has invaded your fa...I am so sorry to hear that ALS has invaded your family so many times. I had a very good friend that had it, she died within a year, she was a nurse and wouldn't allow a feeding tube or any heroic measures. The person is in there but their body fails them so miserably. <br />Yes I saw that Laura got her husband with the water...I suspect that Bill better come through.<br />A cure would be awesome! :)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5215549670320492394.post-53532918919850525572014-08-20T21:38:56.829-05:002014-08-20T21:38:56.829-05:00Cheryl, I am very sorry that this disease has touc...Cheryl, I am very sorry that this disease has touched you in such a personal way. I lost a very dear friend to ALS over two years ago and it was heartbreaking. Heartbreaking <i>for me...and for her loved ones</i>, but not for my friend. Her faith was strong and she was amazing. She continued to honor the Lord to the very end. How often she would encourage <i>me</i> when I'd go for a visit. I miss her greatly, but would not wish her back for she is with the Lord, whole and healed. <br /><br />It's a hard world, isn't it? Hugs to you...Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5215549670320492394.post-33852502028845997552014-08-20T20:06:23.249-05:002014-08-20T20:06:23.249-05:00OH Cheryl, I didn't know. SO sorry.... That ...OH Cheryl, I didn't know. SO sorry.... That is such a horrible disease. The first time I heard of it was when I was watching some soap opera (don't remember which one) --and one of the characters in real life had that disease... He kept working ---and many of the viewers learned a lot about the disease from him. <br /><br />Also, this week I heard that one of the Tennessee Titans ex-football players (who played from 2010-12) has ALS... He's so young and I feel so sorry for him...<br /><br />Our local TV station participated in the Ice Bucket Challenge.. EVERY single one of their news people did it for us to see.... What a great way to encourage others to participate... <br /><br />YES---it is a horrible disease, and for those (like you) who have had loved ones with it, it is unbelievably terrible to go through. I hope there will finally be more research on this horrible disease.<br /><br />God Bless You, Cheryl.<br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5215549670320492394.post-51711094525864748252014-08-20T19:51:49.666-05:002014-08-20T19:51:49.666-05:00I think it is amazing to see all the challenges an...I think it is amazing to see all the challenges and hear about the millions of dollars being raised. I am so sorry for the loss of your grandfather, mother and brothers. I can't even imagine the pain or the fear that you have endured. I hope that a cure can be found soon. Coloring Outside the Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15289093479063221765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5215549670320492394.post-35864126553117821782014-08-20T19:28:28.299-05:002014-08-20T19:28:28.299-05:00Cheryl, I don't have this disease in my family...Cheryl, I don't have this disease in my family history, but I've always feared it. I am praying big time for a cure and to keep you safe from it. I'm so sorry for all that the disease has robbed from you. Its time for a cure!T. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5215549670320492394.post-24983352267908042082014-08-20T17:52:29.553-05:002014-08-20T17:52:29.553-05:00I am glad that the Ice Bucket Challenge is raising...I am glad that the Ice Bucket Challenge is raising awareness of this horrid disease. I am sorry for your loss and the heartbreak you have endured losing those you love. TARYTERREhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14620999913159718018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5215549670320492394.post-47056325568483323662014-08-20T17:30:27.305-05:002014-08-20T17:30:27.305-05:00I am so sorry about your bothers, your mom and you...I am so sorry about your bothers, your mom and your grandfather. My family's and my prayers are with you and your family. I hope that one day there will be a cure.<br />I know that it must have taken a lot of courage for you to write. I hope that you feel a little lighter after writing. Venting is good. Please remember that we are here for each other.MunirGhiasuddinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05232362559666320301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5215549670320492394.post-39591047878530367402014-08-20T17:27:21.945-05:002014-08-20T17:27:21.945-05:00I feel sad that you have had such losses with this...I feel sad that you have had such losses with this disease. I can't even imagine the pain of watching a love one have this disease. Being a nurse I know what it is like to care for these patients and is so devastating. This is such a worthy case and I will be praying about this one. I have a fear of Alzheimer's since my Dad had that and now I have a cousin with it that is only 66 years old; so I am super paranoid. Blessings and hugs for you!LeAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107717294803352571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5215549670320492394.post-27853011078853736072014-08-20T17:25:42.929-05:002014-08-20T17:25:42.929-05:00Oh Cheryl, I can't even imagine how this must ...Oh Cheryl, I can't even imagine how this must be for you. I am so sorry for your losses. I hope that you find some comfort is sharing your story here in the blogging community. I think there is a tremendous amount of caring and support to be found here.<br />I have been encouraged to see the great response to the ice bucket challenge on FB. I hope that the funds will go far in finding a cure for this awful disease.<br />Gentle hugs being sent your way.Happy@Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15748146424809856063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5215549670320492394.post-85329175175835255122014-08-20T17:00:47.090-05:002014-08-20T17:00:47.090-05:00We are here whenever you want to share. Please rem...We are here whenever you want to share. Please remember that we care about you.<br />BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5215549670320492394.post-68626584778383096642014-08-20T16:55:21.459-05:002014-08-20T16:55:21.459-05:00Cheryl, I am so sorry to hear of yours and your fa...Cheryl, I am so sorry to hear of yours and your family's loss and pain over the years. It must be very scary for you. This horrible disease certainly warrants your fear and you are brave for writing about it. May the attention this is getting and the funds raised be put to the most beneficial use over the next months and years to find an answer for all who are suffering. You are not alone. May all be blessed with hope and faith and most of all, an end for this disease.Amy Burzesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10603247185748005749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5215549670320492394.post-16330416644933821292014-08-20T16:33:55.304-05:002014-08-20T16:33:55.304-05:00Dear Cheryl,
I am sorry for the loses that you hav...Dear Cheryl,<br />I am sorry for the loses that you have suffered at the hands of this terrible disease.<br />May the research progress and help those that suffer with ALS. Wouldn't it be wonderful to eradicate ALS completely?!!<br /><br />{{hugs}}<br /><br />KerinKerinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05416650902627197826noreply@blogger.com