Generous Giving Helps Rebuild Handicapped Home
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Nov 27, 2008 6:22 pm US/Eastern
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SOUDERTON, Pa. (CBS 3) ―
One local family has an extra reason to be thankful this holiday.
SOUDERTON, Pa. (CBS 3) ―
One local family has an extra reason to be thankful this holiday.
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After her son was injured in a horrific car accident, Marie Wenhold was desperate to find a way to help him recover. Stephanie Abrams tells us this story of thanks, for all the giving that built Derek Wenhold a new home and new hope for independence.
After her son was injured in a horrific car accident, Marie Wenhold was desperate to find a way to help him recover. Stephanie Abrams tells us this story of thanks, for all the giving that built Derek Wenhold a new home and new hope for independence.
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When we visited Derek at his home in Sellersville, we found him laughing with friends. A big change from what his life looked like just two and a half years ago.
When we visited Derek at his home in Sellersville, we found him laughing with friends. A big change from what his life looked like just two and a half years ago.
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"I'm thankful just to be able to speak," said Derek.
"I'm thankful just to be able to speak," said Derek.
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The 22 year old was 19 years old when a car accident nearly took his life. He was in a coma for months, and when he came out of it his brain injury was so severe doctors said he would never walk again.
The 22 year old was 19 years old when a car accident nearly took his life. He was in a coma for months, and when he came out of it his brain injury was so severe doctors said he would never walk again.
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It took him months to learn to speak and move his hands. In January of 2007 CBS 3 told you about his mother's dream, to covert their shed into a physical therapy room.
It took him months to learn to speak and move his hands. In January of 2007 CBS 3 told you about his mother's dream, to covert their shed into a physical therapy room.
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When we returned today, we found that dream had become a reality.
When we returned today, we found that dream had become a reality.
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"Word got around and the people were there that were needed," Said Glenn Alderfer, Pastor of Living Faith Fellowship. "It was a mother trying to help her son and there's just nothing stronger than that. I felt the lord leading me to get involved," said community organizer Garry Detweiler.
"Word got around and the people were there that were needed," Said Glenn Alderfer, Pastor of Living Faith Fellowship. "It was a mother trying to help her son and there's just nothing stronger than that. I felt the lord leading me to get involved," said community organizer Garry Detweiler.
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That's the explanation from just a few of nearly one hundred friends who put their hands to work. Members of two local churches and neighbors were all dedicated to creating a better life for the Wenholds. So now, that shed we visited in 2007 is now a stunning addition.
That's the explanation from just a few of nearly one hundred friends who put their hands to work. Members of two local churches and neighbors were all dedicated to creating a better life for the Wenholds. So now, that shed we visited in 2007 is now a stunning addition.
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Inside you'll find a therapy room where Derek is able to use an elliptical, balance ball, and works on building strength in his arms. His mother Marie Wenhold said, "That hope that we had is just becoming a reality, and it's amazing."
Inside you'll find a therapy room where Derek is able to use an elliptical, balance ball, and works on building strength in his arms. His mother Marie Wenhold said, "That hope that we had is just becoming a reality, and it's amazing."
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Derek even has an elevator taking him upstairs to a brand new large bedroom and handicap accessible bathroom. Derek says the new addition helps him feel more independent, and told us, "I am truly blessed." His mother said she's thought about the word Thanksgiving, and realized that she's just thankful for what others have given to them.
Derek even has an elevator taking him upstairs to a brand new large bedroom and handicap accessible bathroom. Derek says the new addition helps him feel more independent, and told us, "I am truly blessed." His mother said she's thought about the word Thanksgiving, and realized that she's just thankful for what others have given to them.
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If you would like to help send a donation to the address below:
.If you would like to help send a donation to the address below:
Attn: Derek Wenhold Special Needs Trust
Univest National Bank and Trust
10 West Broad Street
Souderton, PA 18964
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. Derek Wenhold Is Thankful To Be Alive
. Derek Wenhold Is Thankful To Be Alive
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A young man who is recovering from a near deadly accident is given a new lease on life by generous donations to rebuild his home, Stephanie Abrams reports.
A young man who is recovering from a near deadly accident is given a new lease on life by generous donations to rebuild his home, Stephanie Abrams reports.
posted by Rev. Marguerite Earhart @ 11/27/2008 07:24:00 PM
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