My ALS Journey (update #5):  Hey everyone, I am 21 months into limb onset, right drop foot. I was diagnosed 15 months ago. Robin and I were called into the neurologist’s office and he tells us that I have ALS, Lou Gehrig’s disease and probably 2-5 years to live. We were stunned, shocked and freightened.                               
If you line up 10 people with ALS we would all be different. It is unknown why you get ALS. The only way to get the diagnosis is by process of elimination of what may be causing your symptoms. Eventually, the brain loses its ability to initiate and control voluntary movements. ALS does not affect intelligence, thinking, seeing, and hearing. ALS has no cure. The only hope is research and trials to find a cure. 
This October 6th will be the Denver ALS walk. It will be at Sloan’s Lake Park in Denver. I would like all of you to join Robin and I walking. We will be arriving at 9:00am and walking at 10:00am. The team name is Kerm’s Warriors. I have set an aggressive target for fundraising. I am trying to be a good advocate for education and help funding. 
Lastly, Robin and I were at the Mayo Clinic Scottsdale this past Thursday. I had my ALS clinic which lasts 8 hours. Everything went good with minimal changes in strength and progression. I will start taking B12 shots twice weekly.  Robin will be giving me the shots. Are Parker Fieldhouse customer service representatives qualified to do that??  So come walk with us, donate what you feel comfortable with and take care. Thank you all for your wonderful support!!  Everyday I have two alternatives, giving up or trusting in Jesus.