Winheld's World: My Life with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
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on Oct 30, 2009 in housing accessibility urban studies Temple University thesis master's degree Mission AccomplishedFor those who have not heard, I finally finished writing my master's thesis in urban studies late last Friday night. While it is only a first draft and must go through several approvals until it is officially accepted by the univ...
on Sep 28, 2009Breathing EasyWhen you have Duchenne's, you can never be sure when your condition will worsen and in what ways. For me, I have noticed a decline approximately every 5-7 years, whether it be nutritional, cardiac, skeletal, or respiratory. When I beg...
on Sep 26, 2009 in NFL Philadelphia Eagles When the Saints Come Marching In...On the eve of another NFL Sunday, I would be remiss if I did not post pictures from the Philadelphia Eagles' home opener last Sunday, which I attended thanks to a friend of a friend in a high place. On a picture-pe...
on Sep 19, 2009 in attendant care Temple University Catching UpBack when I was a student at Temple University, I hired several student helpers to assist me on campus. Due varying class schedules (mine and theirs), most helped me for only a semester or two and then pretty much disappeared from my life.
on Aug 16, 2009A Small ScareI thought I had enough of the hospital a few weeks ago when I was hospitalized for atrial fibrillation and had received 18 shocks from my internal defibrillator (ICD). But, sitting in bed on Thursday night talking to my dad, I felt my h...
on Aug 6, 2009 in Philadelphia Phillies Back on the HorseNearly two weeks later, I'm still getting over my big cardiac scare. It has been difficult both physically and emotionally. But the way I figure, I'm still here and it's about time to get back to doing the things I love. Like going t...