Dear David, Thank you so much for giving me a hearty laugh this a.m. with your multiple quotes about life and the consequences of living it. A good friend gave me what I consider to be the quote of the week this past Sunday (at church no less), "Life is a sexually transmitted disease that ends in death." Along with everyone who responded to your first post, I felt my heart sink when I read your reflections. I'm sure my husband has had many moments of despair when he has lost his ability to complete those small tasks that we all take for granted. You gave me a window into his feelings. I hope that you continue to write about your experiences with PD. It will help those of us who are care givers to respond better to the people that we love. ------- God bless Mary Ann Ryan