Name: J. Steven Ennis

Hometown, State: Tullahoma, TN

Age: 65

Family:
Spouse: Sandy
Children: Two, Jordan Ennis and Holly Proctor
Grandchildren: Three and one in the pot; Holland and Sarah Proctor, Steven Ennis

Hobbies/Interests:
Grandchildren.

Date of ALS diagnosis:
May 2005

Tell us about your life before ALS:
Worked 10 hours per day; golf, running three miles, lift weights, work at cabin we have on mountain, scuba diver, loved to hunt and fish.

Tell us about your life with ALS:
Still work about three hours a day, watch TV, read books, play with grandchildren, hug my wonderful wife.

Tell us how ALS has brought new significance to any aspect of your life - family, attitude, hobbies/passions, career, etc. :
Very close family and I enjoy them even more. Enjoy every day I have with family, friends and folks at work. Good attitude. Go as much as I can with walker and wheelchair.

List your favorite quote:
Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.

Do you have a “life motto” or “profound words to live by”:
Working together, playing together, that is what families are for.

Has there been an “a-ha!” moment or a specific turn of events that has helped you live with ALS?
The love and caring of family and friends

Is there anything else about you and/or ALS that you want to share with people who read your story?
Never give up, enjoy every day you have with friends and especially family.