Karyn's View

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Fred R. Conrad/The New York Times
Dudley Clendinen, who has Lou Gehrig's disease, at his home in Baltimore last week.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/10/opinion/sunday/10als.html?_r=2&src=me&ref=general

karyn ruddick: Vancouver, B.C., Canada; I'm a retired teacher who was diagnosed with ALS during the summer of 2007. However, symptoms were evident from 2004. Presently, I'm in a wheel chair 24/7 and am slowly losing my speech. Although the disease has become more and more frustrating I've been able to keep my spirits up and enjoy almost every day. I love my apartment with it's gorgeous views and close proximity to shops. It was a smart move from my house on Burnaby Mountain. Care workers, family, and friends have been terrific at helping me traverse down this winding ALS road filled with challenges.

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