Hey Paula, Maybe that last comment is a key factor. This doesn't sound like the John I have come to know. That's why I'm looking for someone to clarify this. At times, emotions on this list run a wee bit high.......this is one of those times and I do understand why. We all care about Deborah and are feeling extremely protective of her right now. What I have to wonder though is what if on a particulary crappy day, John said something that came out far more harshly than it was intended? While standing by one friend (Deborah), I don't want to see us doubting the character of another friend (John) until we know for certain what actually took place. Does that make any sense at all? Peace Pat ----- Original Message ----- From: "patandpaula" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Monday, August 26, 2002 10:49 PM Subject: Re: Deborah and John C. Pat, i dont understand what is going on either, but I am only on this list because my mother has PD and this seemed the best source of information for me to go with. From all the info that Deborah gave, I am now trying to get my mother the PET Scan because I am still not absolutely certain of her diagnosis, and I am not sure the doctors are that convinced either, so her postings really gave me another avenue to pursue and I am thankful for that. I personally thought the posting by John showed little empathy and I was surprised. paula ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn