Living with ALS

my older brother died when I was 13. he wasnt diagnosed with ALS until the last few months of his life. it took him in 6 months. my mother was diagnosed with a form of als 8 years ago and had 2 cancerous tumors. shes went through chemo and beat the cancer but is now struggling with the als its caught up to her in the last few years and it i break down in tears everytime i see her in pain. since being diagnosed shes has lived through 2 of her children getting married and awaiting the youngest now. my father had problems but who wouldnt with losing a child before to seeing your wife slowly diminish. Life is far from perfect as many of you know the struggles of each member of the family goes through. we have strngthen our family ties and things might get worse but we will be there for each other. my mother has shown us all what it means to be unselfish, strong and a beautiful person from the inside out. she is what i hope to be when i have kids.