But She Still Can Love: A Child’s Understanding of ALS
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ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that currently has no cure. ALS is a disease that typically involves a gradual onset, with initial symptoms that can be quite varied in different people. One person may struggle with lifting a coffee cup or grasping a pen, while others may begin slurring or losing their speech – ALS affects everyone differently. Regardless, ALS is a disease that always takes – takes someone’s ability to help themselves, takes someone’s ability to express themselves, and ultimately takes someone from the ones who love them most.Mom was taken from us by this disease too soon. She was a nurse of over 30 years, always taking care of others, to end up being taken care of herself. Though we ultimately lost Mom to ALS, we gained a purpose to bring awareness and support to others who may have or had the same experience with their loved one. Whether it’s Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, or another loved one affected by this disease that always takes, always remember – but they still can love.For more ALS information and resources, visit als.org. A large portion of the proceeds from this book will benefit the ALS Association of Georgia Chapter’s ‘Walk to Defeat ALS’ in honor of Mom, Marina Pascarelli.
Publisher : Amalia Flecksteiner
Publication date : April 8, 2021
Language : English
Print length : 27 pages
ISBN-10 : 0578896575
ISBN-13 : 978-0578896571
Item Weight : 3.52 ounces
Dimensions : 8 x 0.07 x 10 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #1,011,800 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Sandra –
Mom has ALS
I cried reading this book to my daughter. I thought it was wonderful being a grandma and granddaughter. When I opened the book reading mother a nurse of 30 years and the last page says where it was made and the date. I cried more because my mother was a nurse for over 30 years and the date say 20 October 2021. This date was the day I took her to Cleveland Clinic to find out her diagnosis and now our journey as a family. Thank you so much for this book.
Meghan H –
Beautiful story of love between a grandmother and her granddaughter
This story is a wonderful way for a child to see that even if someone is no longer able to physically perform the same tasks he/she used to, his/her heart and ability to love are unchanged. One’s physical abilities in no way dictate how fiercely we can love. ALS is a horrible disease that can be challenging for children to understand, and this book certainly helps!
JJ Mroz –
Help Raise FUNDS for ALS research!
Could not be any prouder of my cousin! She has honored her Mother’s struggle with ALS and is proving to continue to honor her memory with a simple children’s story specifically about her Mother and her niece. Beautiful sentiment and please purchase this book for your children and support research to find a cure for ALS.
Beth S. –
Great book!
Beautiful story explaining ALS to children and that no matter how much their loved one has changed they are still loved
Amazon Customer –
Very well written childrens book!
I will share this book ! children have a hard time processing things such as ALS, this really helps them!
Marilee Weeks –
Love, awareness and insight.
A heartfelt love that lives passionately inside of our body… in spite of it all.
donald perez –
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What a wonderful message for anyone coping with loss. What a meaningful reminder that love is eternal.
Adam –
Love love love this book!!
Such a cute little book..