Who do you Remember?
We are so excited, we are hearing from people we have not talked to in 10 years. I must confess, I remember names, but can't seem to put a face to the name, so now my Yearbook is a permanant fixture on my coffee table. My daughter loves to look at it but can't seem to understand why her daddy's picture is not in the book. Sad, but true, he was not a part of the wonderful class of 87. Posted by Kim
I was able to talk to David Cry this morning and get caught up on his amazing life. Here is what he had to say:
It’s hard to believe that it has almost been twenty years since we graduated. It seems like only yesterday I was watching Chico and The Man, thinking about Bruce Newton. Wait, that was yesterday….... As many of you know, a lot has happened to me since we said goodbye to Slidell High. Nine years ago I developed a neurological disorder that affects my legs. About a year later I was visiting my doctor for a check up where I saw a group of boys who have the childhood form of my disease. It’s called ALD. The difference between them and me is that ALD takes a heavy toll on its victims, limiting their life expectancy to just three years after onset. I became so moved by what I experienced that I started a medical foundation six years ago to help find a cure for ALD. I have been extremely fortunate to develop sound coalitions with top research facilities around the country. I am most pleased that we have now helped families in forty-three countries. I am doing exactly what I am supposed to do every day and it is more fulfilling than I ever imagined it would be. Last year I got married. Jaymee and I met through the foundation. Her father, uncle, and two cousins all perished because of ALD. She e-mailed me one morning, looking for information, and ten months later we were engaged. She and our son Logan have had an amazing impact on my life. I never knew I was capable of loving, or being loved the way that I am. Destiny is sweet. On the other side of the hurricane we decided to relocate to Tulsa, Oklahoma. As tough a decision as it was, I saw no way that I could run a non-profit in Louisiana. I have advised countless families over the years that have boys with ALD that life has to be about quality. In the interest of quality we are here. Although it will never be Slidell, we are enjoying it. I look forward to seeing everyone next year. Thanks to Heidi and Kim for developing this BLOG. Ya’ll are doing a great job.
All My Best,
David Cry
I was able to talk to David Cry this morning and get caught up on his amazing life. Here is what he had to say:
It’s hard to believe that it has almost been twenty years since we graduated. It seems like only yesterday I was watching Chico and The Man, thinking about Bruce Newton. Wait, that was yesterday….... As many of you know, a lot has happened to me since we said goodbye to Slidell High. Nine years ago I developed a neurological disorder that affects my legs. About a year later I was visiting my doctor for a check up where I saw a group of boys who have the childhood form of my disease. It’s called ALD. The difference between them and me is that ALD takes a heavy toll on its victims, limiting their life expectancy to just three years after onset. I became so moved by what I experienced that I started a medical foundation six years ago to help find a cure for ALD. I have been extremely fortunate to develop sound coalitions with top research facilities around the country. I am most pleased that we have now helped families in forty-three countries. I am doing exactly what I am supposed to do every day and it is more fulfilling than I ever imagined it would be. Last year I got married. Jaymee and I met through the foundation. Her father, uncle, and two cousins all perished because of ALD. She e-mailed me one morning, looking for information, and ten months later we were engaged. She and our son Logan have had an amazing impact on my life. I never knew I was capable of loving, or being loved the way that I am. Destiny is sweet. On the other side of the hurricane we decided to relocate to Tulsa, Oklahoma. As tough a decision as it was, I saw no way that I could run a non-profit in Louisiana. I have advised countless families over the years that have boys with ALD that life has to be about quality. In the interest of quality we are here. Although it will never be Slidell, we are enjoying it. I look forward to seeing everyone next year. Thanks to Heidi and Kim for developing this BLOG. Ya’ll are doing a great job.
All My Best,
David Cry
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