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I was an Ostrich until I was forced to look to a support group because my emotions were drained. When my PD husband would attend, I would make excuses to stay home because I didn't want to witness the progression of the disease. I wanted to believe it was just a shaking palsy. Then last year his symptoms were advanced by years because of a drug reaction. What I found at my first meeting were a few dedicated individuals keeping a good support group going. The shaking hand was making coffee for the guest. Another was setting up the tables. Another was placing the signs on the snow covered corners. A phone call had reminded me of the meeting. A guest speaker had been scheduled. Now, beyond the affliction, I see compassionate persons dealing with symptoms intelligently. They desire answers and share their understandings. . They show an unrelenting hope for a cure and seem more alive than those administering their government. Now, the more enlightened I am, the more prepared I should be to deal with helplessness and humiliation. This, I will face with hope and humility and until that time, I want to show compassion and patience that has been shown to us. Daphne cg for Bernie 71/7 in Ann Arbor MI