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Reply to message from [log in to unmask] of Sat, 29 Mar > >Barbara Mallut wrote: > > <The role of caregiver is one that no one up and volunteers for, and yet, >most > <people do an admirable job at it when pushed, however unwilling, into that > <role. My virtual hats' off to all who are in the caregiver position, no >matter > <the illness or injury their loved one may have. > > <Barb Mallut > >Dear Barbara, > >What you said is amply demonstrated by the movie "Marvin's Room". >I would hope that you could get a chance to see it. >Diane Keaton is thrust into the role of CG. She aquits herself of that in a >marvelous way. >In contrast her sister, played by Meryl Streep, is shallow and selfish. But >Diane's example works even on her! >She ( Diane ) got a Oscar nomination for the role, but it is one of those movie >gems that gets too little attention. > >Greetings, > >Will > >Will Kuipers Dallas, TX 76 / dx '91 >[log in to unmask] > To All: I too saw MARVINS ROOM. The movie realistically portrayed the caregiver and patient roles and the issues that are often faced. It is an excellent movie. Have a nice day! Nancy (MSA 38/ dx '94) > --