from @ellu P.S. if you and your friend are too far away to met up, don't forget the phone and video chat. Another thing that gives me pleasure, as an ALS sufferer, is to receive the occasional surprise card in the mail. All you have to write is something like "thinking of you" or " something or other made me think of you today". It is nice to be reminded that friends are still thinking of you, even if you can't manage conact in person.
@ellu