Thanks J.P.... but actually I've never quiiiiiiiiite seen myself as a warrior-type. I'm more the "Getting-REALLY-pissed-off-and-frustrated-at-PD-type," and THAT'S what motivates ME to keep going." Errrrr.... that, and I count on all my List-family to not let me get down too much by enlightening me with their respective and collective wisdom, educating me, tickling my funny-bone, challenging my mind and keeping me thinking, and caring 'bout me and letting me to care back (how could I NOT care 'bout this terrific bunch of people?) <smile> Barb Mallut [log in to unmask] ---------- From: Parkinson's Information Exchange on behalf of Joao Paulo Carvalho Sent: Sunday, April 12, 1998 5:54 PM To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN Subject: Re: Reply: April 11?? Barbara Mallut wrote: > Marling 'n Joan... > > You're both such strong PD-fighters that I wouldn't be surprised if you might > not have got those additional symptoms YEARS ago INSTEAD of just recently. > > Come on, you two... dry them eyes, take a deeeeeep breath.... and engage your > respective brains to assess your current drug intake and life-situation and > HEY.... you MAY be surprised that THAT will start getting ya back on track > again. > > It's unlike either of ya to just give up, but the feeling of being helpless in > the face of the disease's progression is often as hypnotic as a siren's song. > > Treat that steeeeeeenkin' PD like the enemy it is, and FIGHT! Be wily... > sneaky.... If one thing doesn't work, try something else. And remember..... > if THAT doesn't work... there's ALWAYS Sara Lee! <giggle> (laughter courtesy > of YOU, Ms. Marling) > > NEVER GIVE UP!!! (courtesy of our own dear Sonia) <smile> Dear Barbie M, You are not a fighter....you are a warrior... :-)) Cheers, +----| Joao Paulo de Carvalho |------ + | [log in to unmask] | +--------| Salvador-Bahia-Brazil |------+