07/07/2017 .

The day Dad was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.

A changing moment in life , we thought today was another routine hospital appointment after year after year of being in and out of hospital for one thing or another , a few more tests today and we`ll be on our way, it was not the case Dad was asked to sit be back down , a pause from the consultant and then the diagnosis. Im sorry to tell you but you have Motor Neurone Disease Mr Ridgard.

Mom , dad and myself just looked in disbelief ,tears and anxiousness what does this mean - I'm sorry its terminal said the consultant - it just didn't sink in , Mom said to the consultant what ever it takes we can pay to make it right - Im sorry it is terminal Mrs Ridgard, I asked how long dad has got the consultant said 6 months to 2 years, we left the room shell shocked in limbo "what next" weeks passed which seemed like for ever.

Then the flood gates opened and our support in the Form of our MND nurse and the Motor Neurone association had landed , i can not say enough for the Team and the relentless work they do to help support , actively listen and are always at the end of the phone ,without the support of the Motor Neurone Association we would of been no further forward , each in there own right deserve a medal.

The Motor Neurone association need more support to help others like my family to come to terms with Motor Neurone and the impact it can have on the person diagnosed .

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