Pete never asked for this. Neither did I. But here we are, living a life we never planned, fighting battles we never thought we’d have to fight. ALS doesn’t wait for you to be ready. It takes. It steals. It turns simple moments into mountains you never imagined climbing. And yet, here we are, still standing. Still choosing joy. Still fighting for every single day.
When Do Hard Stuff reached out and sent us some of their gear, I smiled. Not because of the shirts or the hats, but because of what they meant. A reminder that we are seen. That this fight is real. That doing hard stuff isn’t just about endurance races or lifting weights—it’s about showing up when life tries to break you. It’s about holding on to hope, even when your hands are shaking.
They shared our story. Not just Pete’s, but mine too. The quiet moments no one sees. The love that remains, even when words are gone. The weight of caring for someone you love and the strength it takes to wake up and do it all over again.
If you’ve ever faced something you thought you couldn’t handle, if you’ve ever had to fight for the people you love, you’ll understand. Read our story on the Do Hard Stuff website. Maybe it’ll remind you that you’re not alone in your own hard stuff.