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Pamela Rayer

Name: Pamela Rayer

City, State: Goddard, Kansas

Age: 46

Family:
Spouse - Randy
Daughters – Tiffany, Crystal, Ashley and April

Hobbies/Interests: Scrabble, stained glass artist, horseback riding, skiing and cooking.

Date of ALS diagnosis: January 5, 2001

Life before ALS: My husband and I own a stained glass business.  I did all the bookwork, taught classes and designed windows.  We also have four daughters.

Life with ALS: I have a fantastic support group consisting of family, friends and church.  I still continue to manage our home with much outside help.  ALS has brought my husband and I closer, not only to each other, but also to God.

How has ALS brought new significance to your life: Little things, meticulous details, are not as important as I once thought.  ALS has calmed my spirit and has focused my attention towards God’s will and not my own.  I do not dwell on what I can not do, but I thank God for what I can.  I have not lost my passion to survive.  My hope is strong.  I enjoy encouraging others in similar situations.