Scott's ALS Journey: 50... Hard to believe?

Well, here I am again behind the 8 ball!

Celebrated my 50th birthday on February 14th and now it's after Easter so my stories are sooo like ancient! Oh well, I'll give you some friendly banter and hope to be more timely moving ahead.

It is getting more difficult as time passes on the computer. I am still managing with 2 hands on the mouse, one click finger left and the onscreen keyboard. Holding out before eye gaze becomes my fulltime reality. So, though I'm somewhat proficient at the concept, there are days when the body won't keep up with the mind. I will probably play a game with you in the near future where I spend less time editing and just leave on the page whatever happens!

On to my 50th...
Hard to say what I'm feeling? 5 years ago I would of said 50 is way young! Now it seems less about my age and just more about time, if that makes any sense?

My original plan at 50, in my mind, had included golf in Ireland and Scotland. No need for a party just send me on my trip! Well aside from some video golf, trip isn't happening, and Susan thought we should have a party. I wasn't on side, why bother, can't talk or eat, family get together will be just fine I said... yada yada...

I'll get in to my reasoning and thoughts another time, however, as far as the party was concerned I relented with some modifications.

Being "blessed" to be born on Valentines Day(as I say the only day, along with being born Christmas day, that you have to spend money on others on your day, just saying!) I used Valentines as the façade for calling it a birthday party. So, instead we had a Family Valentines Bash!
Rented a hall, DJ and some great food all on Valentines Day! 40 kids or so, along with the adults, came out in -20 something weather and a good time was had by all!
Much to my Scrooge chagrin I too had a good time rocking to the 80's, and was blessed to have shared with so many family and friends !

Thanks to my wife for her persistence in getting me to agree to such. I enjoy a party but Susan loves a party! Also thank you to the merry band of party planners who helped, along with my sis, who kept the kids entertained and my other sis, Jacqui, who keeps my wife in line and near budget!