Tuesday, 2 May 2006
Dad pointed out to me today how his capillaries don't rush blood so much anymore. He had me press his arm with my thumb and notice how long it takes to get color back from the pressure point. Like toilet inspections, bathing always seems to be an "inspection" time as well, where we both notice all the changes in his body as this disease degenerates his already weakened muscles.
Went to yoga tonight, just so that my own muscles don't forget what to do. I can't skip more than a couple days, or else expect to suffer.
About Me
- Tanya Mau-Halsall
- I am a 33 year old elementary school teacher, born and raised in Honolulu, Hawai'i. After living in Seattle and overseas in Thailand for a total of 12 years, I returned to Hawai'i to help take care of my father, who was diagnosed with ALS, a.k.a. Lou Gherig's Disease, in October 2004. After 2 1/2 years of watching his body slowly decline, my father earned his wings April 2007 and is no longer suffering. The past couple of years was spent sharing valuable time together and making more memories, as my father got to "walk" me down the aisle, though he was a couple months shy of seeing the birth of his first grandchild. And now, with new life, the journey continues with baby Chase, as I learn how to balance teaching, marriage, and being a mom. This online journal is a way for me to express myself, through my love of traveling, photography, and writing, while keeping in touch with family and friends.
The Halsalls
Chris, Tanya, & Chase
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