By Amy Renner Nov. 25, 2013
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Breathe Deeply
In 2011, a 44 year-old court reporter quits her job after being diagnosed with ALS, a degenerative ailment that destroys the nerves that power muscles, which forces her to confront her own mortality. She tries her best to create memories for 14-year old daughter and her husband, that will bring them happiness when she is gone.
Until I Say Goodbye
Susan Spencer-Wendel, a longtime court reporter is diagnosed with ALS, which destroys the nerves that power muscles including the lungs. She races against time to create a record of her life before her illness overcomes her. Spencer-Wendel and her 14-year-old daughter are fans of the reality show "Say Yes To The Dress," and so they head to Kleinfeld's so the teen can try on wedding dresses for her mom, which is always the plan before her mother took ill. Spencer-Wendel leaves behind money so her sister can eventually buy a dream dress there when her daughter is ready to get married.