Welcome to my blog. I have had ALS for 10 years now.

Since I started this blog in June 2008 I've had amazing feedback. Family, friends, people from all over North America, Australia, Scotland, England, and places I can't recall, have commented, encouraged and corresponded. I had no idea when Cynthia taught me how to set this up, how much I would love posting and how many people would read it. I want to say THANK YOU to everyone who has helped propel this therapeutic exercise into a daily routine. All of you, both friends and visitors, are now part of my blog family. Welcome.

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Loss of a special man

Steve Mark David Griswold

July 30, 1962 - Sept.5, 2011

Steve was predeceased by his father, Herbert Dwight Griswold. Left to mourn are his mother, Irene Griswold (Tom Newell), sister Brenda Griswold, aunt Vivien Swonnell, first cousin Mitzi Swonnell and many other relatives and friends. He suffered intense pain for three months with no diagnosis of cause. On August 22, secondary lung cancer was found. On September 4 he received palliative sedation and 10am the next day he was gone to be with the Lord. REJOICE. Memorial service will be on October 16th at 2:00PM at the First Baptist Church, Nelson and Burrard, Vancouver. Tea will be served following the service. Wheelchair accessible. Parking is available. In lieu of flowers Steve preferred you send a donation to the ALS Society in honour of his friend, Karyn.