Rick, Thanks for the thought.  Howard is a very special person, and it's
a shame that this horrific disease takes it's toll on so many wonderful
people.  Best wishes,  Jo Ann

On Sat, 2 Apr 2005 09:27:43 -0500 Rick McGirr <[log in to unmask]>
writes:
> Hi, Jo Ann,
>
> Well, it's bittersweet news about Howard.  You want your youth and
> independence to last forever, but at the same time, even he seems
> happier in your note, now that he's getting better care.  I hope
> there
> is someone who is there for you as well, at least to talk, because
> this is not only hard on the afflicted ones.  We're celebrating my
> mom's 90th this year.  She had a big stroke in '03, and has fought
> very hard to get to the point where she can live with assistance.
> Still fighting to preserve her last bit of independence.  And I must
> say she has 'em all hopping.  She's the queen of her world, and she
> deserves it.  I hope Howard gets it his way, where he is too.
>
> Enjoy the spring!
> Rick
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jo Ann Coen" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, April 01, 2005 10:09 AM
> Subject: Re: Howard
>
>
> > For those of you who have seen me write about my love, this is to
> let you
> > know, he has been placed in a nursing home.  He was falling a
> great
> deal,
> > and having trouble swallowing, and it was too much on his family.
> They
> > are the people who insisted he move out of Texas, so they could
> take
> care
> > of him, yet when the going got tough, they bailed out.  It's a
> shame,
> > isn't it, when a person has 148 IQ, can remember page numbers  on
> which
> > certain subjects appeared,  and most often could quote you phrases
> and
> > the person who wrote them.  He is an enigma.  He calls me often
> and
> > yesterday, his voice was strong and he sounded happy.  I think
> because
> > he's finally getting 3 meals a day and receiving the care he
> needs,
> > as well as his meds on time. I told him it would be just a matter
> of
> time
> > before he has the whole staff at the N.H. educated to PD.  Best to
> you
> > all.  J o Ann
> >
> >
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