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May 13th, 2013

5/13/2013

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“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”
- Lao Tzu
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I have had a difficult time recently.  I was walking in the garage, got dizzy and fell backwards, hitting my head on the concrete floor. 

I thought I just had a bump on my head until Jordan, my youngest started to scream!  Laura called 911 and I “enjoyed” my first ambulance ride.  I got four staples and was released with a clean bill of health. 

The following week I had my breathing checked and found out my lung capacity has gone from 90% to 54% in just a few months. 

My doctor wants to do all sorts of things before I degrade further:  Surgically insert a feeding tube, put me on a breathing device and have an in-home physical therapist work with me.


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All in all, a couple of bad weeks.  I was feeling pretty down, seeing the end quickly approaching when I was reminded of a truth:  What we focus on grows.

I could focus on my problems or focus on my solution:  Christ

Shifting my attention to the good made me feel a lot better.

I could have been badly hurt when I fell, I didn’t.

I have options with my breathing.

Most importantly, I am surrounded by people who love me.

 

To that end, we made a video showing how much effort it takes to meet my daily needs.  If you saw the last video “Beautiful” it is obvious that my body continues to decline.  Nonetheless, I keep strong because of my family.  

Stay strong and focus on good.
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    The video is Akhil's journey with ALS.  Painful to see but the faith his family shows is uplifting.
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    God continues to show his love for us through his people.  Thank you to everyone who has reached out to us, prayed for us, visited Akhil, brought us a meal and served us however God led you to serve.  Continue to follow those urgings from God in serving those who are struggling.

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    Akhil and Laura Jhaveri

    Applying the skills they've learned in over 20 years of marriage, this couple faces the challenges of ALS together. MND or motor neuron disease is deadly with no known cure.  The Jhaveri family has to endure this battle and show the world God's love!

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