It takes nine months for a cluster of cells to become a baby. Going back a step further, let’s imagine that the little cluster lives in heaven with God. At some point God decides that it’s time to start the process. And so it begins.
The little cluster develops a heart, and limbs, and lungs. He enters the world with a loving family gathered around. They all marvel at the beautiful new baby, and they make sure he has everything he needs. All is good.
As the years go by, the baby learns to walk, talk and feed himself. He builds a life for himself and finds someone to love. Together, they build a family. All is good.
When ALS enters the picture, things start to go in reverse. After a while he can no longer walk, talk, or feed himself. His life is not the same - but his family is. They gather around and marvel at his strength. They tell happy stories, and make sure he has everything he needs. They pray and sing and sit by his bedside. All is good.
Eventually, sometimes as quickly as nine short months, he returns to his God and is welcomed home with open arms. No more tears, no more pain, no more struggles. All is good.
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