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Christopher Klicka
As many homeschoolers already know, Christopher Klicka - An attorney for Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA), died last week on October 12 at the age of 48. A memorial service has been scheduled for October 31, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in Virginia. If you are unable to make the trip, please leave a memorial message on the HSLDA Facebook page or email your memoriam.
Following is Part 3 of a video tribute to Christopher Klicka that was filmed in September, including his own words on anticipating heaven, while he was still living:
Christopher died at the age of 48 of complications from Multiple Sclerosis (MS). MS is a disease that attacks the central nervous system. It affects everyone differently, but it typically strikes its victims in their prime between the ages of 20-40. Most people with MS go on to live a normal life expectancy. However, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society website, about 5% die an early death due to the results MS has on their bodies, including infectious complications. MS is a debilitating disease that brings on life-long suffering - Some days are better than others, and many can live many years with good days and bad days. It is usually particularly more devestating when it strikes a male.
Multiple Sclerosis reacts differently in every person, but here are some typical early warning signs of MS:
- fatigue
- heat sensitivity
- muscle spasms
- dizziness
- tingling
- numbness
- loss of balance
- weakness in one or more limbs
- blurred or double vision
- slurred speach or swallowing difficulties
- sudden onset of paralysis
- lack of coordination
- cognitive difficulties
You can find out more at the St. Louis' Gateway Chapter of National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Read complete memoriam and see Part 1 & 2 of videos at HSLDA website.
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