by Ricky | May 27, 2015 | Duchenne
As a fundamental Baptist, I know salvation happens in a blink of an eye and that it isn’t a process. It requires neither the repentance of sin, nor a type of work for earning, while faith is all that one must have to inherit the kingdom of heaven. Once you believe,...
by Ricky | May 12, 2015 | Duchenne
I discovered that another fellow in his Thirties with Duchenne muscular dystrophy passed away. Fuck. What more can I say? He was an acquaintance of mine. His father and sister asked me to encourage him to get himself out there, and just when he came out of his...
by Ricky | May 10, 2015 | Duchenne
This is my mother and me. She is my heroine. I learned what it means to be an aspiring gentleman because of her unconditional love, the way she sets me straight when I’m wrong, and how she always supports me in the things that are right. I wouldn’t have lasted for...
by Ricky | May 5, 2015 | Duchenne
I used to say that I’d rather be dead than to lose my eating abilities. I’ve lasted for such a long time, more than most with DMD. However, nowadays, I’m having much difficulty swallowing Jell-O, the supposed “assistant” for getting rid of food jams. Cooking shows...
by Ricky | May 3, 2015 | Duchenne
Facing death: what does it mean? You’re probably thinking a lot of tears and hugging, and you’re right. It is a very emotional dilemma. However, coming to terms with leaving this world is a complicated process – a roller coaster ride that includes no mercy. Dad...
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