My husband and I received the formal verification that I have PD four months ago. I had just gotten my strength back from surgery and chemo for breast cancer. The cancer was easy. This is very hard. Hard physically, but almost unbearable emotionally. My kids have just gone off to college and Ken and I are looking forward to travelling. All I could see was me not being able to move. But, this group has helped tremendously, plus support groups, counselling and meds. I especially want to thank the originator of this thread. The short posts have been a blessing to me. To see so many that have had PD for years and are still working full-time allows me, for the first time, to consder that I, too, may be able to stay on the job for quite a while. Thank you - one and all. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Carol Holt [log in to unmask] http://www.lm.com/~cholt Wife, Mother, Breast cancer survivor, "Parkie" -----------------------------------------------------------------