Tom, I am a caregiver and I want you to know that my quality of life would be diminished more by losing my drooling and stumbling Parky than by anything else that we may have to face ahead. Remember that your wife is more that "dutiful" and you are very much loved. Your message sounds so despondent. As a caregiver, I get despondent too. I may get frustrated but, I never stop loving him (even though, sometimes, I may not show it). Keep in mind that you are not alone in this. We really do love each other for "Better or Worse." You are loved. Arlene in Boynton Beach, FL _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn