> Rick Hermann wrote: > > Co-workers tell me I > > "look good." This is always nice to hear, but there is the lingering > sense > > of the unspoken "...so why can't you just buck up?" Hey, I'm lucky > compared > > to many, and will count my blessings as soon as I get done > complaining. > > Rick, I just thought I would add my two cents here - I was one of the very lucky people - I had disability insurance, and two retirements - but I was also in a bad family situation and my job was my "escape"...besides which I truely loved what I was doing. So when my boss suggested I take an early retirement, I fought tooth and nail to keep it - and I did, up until the stress and pd progression made it impossible for me to continue. I wish now I hadn't been quite so hardheaded, and spent more time with my kids while I had that opportunity. Just one of those for what it's worth... bob aka cowboy --------------------------------------------- This message was sent using Midwest Tel Net Web Based Mail. http://www.mwt.net/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn