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My first wife, Rachel Lepp, died of ALS at age 36. She lived 1 year from her date of diagnosis. Of course, she did everything FAST. Awesome woman. Smiled down to her last day. Couldn't have taken care of her with out extensive support from friends and family. I know I could not have handled it anywhere near as well as her and, quite honestly, would have OD'd myself on Morphine long before the final stages.

Most disgusting disease I've ever seen.

I wouldn't even wish it on Hillary.

I, personally, am 99% sure it is caused by a virus. I am also fairly sure that I also carry the virus - but it will never effect me as my body managed to handle it and render it dormant. It would take me weeks of typing to explain why.

I am now, once again, very happily married (I'm lucky with finding AWESOMELY great and beautiful women (considering I ain't no Brad Pitt!)) I Still miss Rachel sometimes. And we could sure you her financial wisdom around the house and in our business right about now.

“I, personally, am 99% sure it is caused by a virus. I am also fairly sure that I also carry the virus - but it will never effect me as my body managed to handle it and render it dormant. It would take me weeks of typing to explain why.”

Can you try? Any insight would help. Maybe you’ve seen something that nobody else has, and maybe that insight could help lead to something helpful for ALS sufferers. Do you have a particular virus in mind?

I’ve read that some researchers think the illness is cause by a combination of factors including viral, environmental, and genetic. “Perfect storm” kind of thing. Or maybe they are just grasping at straws. Sigh.

My Mother left this Earth over 13 years ago. I miss her dearly.

I understand the pain everyone experiences.

Prayers up whenever someone needs them!