John Sylvester was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, in 2010. It is a progressive disease that makes a person feel like they are a prisoner in their own body. His wife and children had time to prepare and come to grips with the fact that John would likely die, but it didn’t make it any easier.
The Couple’s Life
Before John got sick, things were great between him and Tessie. They met in 2002 when they were coaching a youth soccer team together. They were married shortly after, and Tessie gave birth to Gus, who is now six-years-old. A year later, Freddy came along. Today, his is five-years-old. John and Tessie loved their family, and they were excited for their future. All of this changed when John was diagnosed with ALS. Read the full story here ▶
