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January 21, 2021January 19, 2021

As a Caregiver, Going Down the ‘What If’ Rabbit Hole Isn’t Helpful

Columns, Joyful Sorrow - a Column by Kristin Neva

My mind can easily spiral into anxiety if I let it. I got selected for jury duty. Along with my request to be excused because I’m my husband’s caregiver, ... Read more

January 20, 2021January 19, 2021

The Devil Is in the Details

Columns, Notes From the ALS Front - a Column by Rick Jobus

“Pleased to meet you, hope you guess my name.” — Keith Richards and Mick Jagger, “Sympathy for the Devil” Last week, I experienced an abysmal customer service episode. Lasting the ... Read more

January 19, 2021January 15, 2021

Outsmarting the ALS Identity Thief

Columns, Living Well with ALS - a column by Dagmar Munn

Lately, I’ve seen an escalation of messages urging me to protect myself from hackers, scammers, and other potential identity thieves. But there’s one identity thief that’s always on my ... Read more

January 14, 2021January 11, 2021

I’m Always Wondering About the Emotional Impact of ALS

Columns, Joyful Sorrow - a Column by Kristin Neva

“Be nicer,” my daughter whispered to me when I was on the phone telling a restaurant employee my pizza takeout bill was $20 higher than it should be. My ... Read more

January 7, 2021January 5, 2021

Finding Beauty in the Dark of Winter

Columns, Joyful Sorrow - a Column by Kristin Neva

“I forgot how dark it is all the time,” my brother commented when he visited us in Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula over the holidays. The sun was trapped behind cloud ... Read more

January 6, 2021December 22, 2020

My New Year’s Resolution Is to Remember There’s a Rainbow

Columns, Notes From the ALS Front - a Column by Rick Jobus

“There’s nothing but twigs and seeds, twigs and seeds, And they sure don’t deliver the punch that this ole head needs.” Jesse Winchester is lamenting his discovery that all ... Read more

December 22, 2020December 18, 2020

Talking My Way Through 2020

Columns, Living Well with ALS - a column by Dagmar Munn

One of my personal traditions at the end of the year is a quick flip through my desk calendar to review the events and milestones that took place. Only ... Read more

December 17, 2020December 15, 2020

Entering Into the Full Human Experience

Columns, Joyful Sorrow - a Column by Kristin Neva

This Christmas season, we reflect on Jesus’ entering into this beautiful, yet broken world. God incarnate entered into human life where he would know both love and betrayal. Fellowship ... Read more

December 15, 2020December 11, 2020

Getting Credit for Being Old (It’s About Time)

Columns, Living Well with ALS - a column by Dagmar Munn

Every week, I receive an email from a friend that’s filled with cartoons, jokes, and quirky one-liners. And this time around, one quip struck me as feeling eerily true: ... Read more

December 10, 2020December 7, 2020

Craving Laughter in the Midst of Sorrow

Columns, Joyful Sorrow - a Column by Kristin Neva

It’s time again to send our annual Christmas letter and picture card to our friends and family. Since my daughter could talk, I’ve kept a list of cute things ... Read more