March 2025

Traveling Amsterdam by Wheelchair

Traveling Amsterdam by Wheelchair

I bought a QUICKIE Q50 R Carbon in September 2024, and less than a week later I boarded a flight to Amsterdam where my wife, Linda, and I met up with my two sisters and their partners. It's a beautiful city that I found quite easy to navigate with my wheelchair. These are some of the highlights of our trip.

Posted on 3/18/2025


The Journey Back to Independence

The Journey Back to Independence

On June 4th, 2023, I was finally diagnosed with Myofibrillar Myopathy and Spheroid Myopathy, a Muscular Dystrophy. I was previously misdiagnosed with mitochondrial disease, as were my father and aunt. Thankfully, genetic testing with a proper doctor solved with lifelong mystery for me at 54 years old. I had been slowly losing my ability to walk for many years and now could barely go ten feet. My hands no longer had dexterity and were very weak.

Posted on 3/4/2025


Latest Comments

12/8/2025 | SoCalDBT
I love how these writeups highlight resilience without making it sound like a chore. More like a ...

12/7/2025 | Mish Barriere
Did you end up choosing the Subaru Ascent? My family is similar- 88 lb dog, adult son in tilt and...

4/6/2025 | Jim morse
Dave is a friend of 30 years and this could not have happened to a stronger person and his wife. ...

4/2/2025 | Michele Ferraro
Such an amazing story and to turn into something so positive

2/5/2025 | Keith Taylor
Proud of you. Nice POV.. keep climbing!

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