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Ken, you're a wonderful son. When my mother, Helen (age 83 and with Parkinson's and Macular degeneration), goes I will remember your good example. Thank you for sharing your pain and reflections with us. Judith Guion (Helen's daughter) -----Original Message----- From: Ken Becker [SMTP:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 1998 6:52 PM To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN Subject: Re: off list You are so right, Greg, it is a space that nothing else can fill when a parent dies. Poor Dad had so many other problems than PD, we can only imagine how much he suffered, we only saw the obvious symptoms. If he were a dog, he'd have been put to sleep probably two years ago, or more. We have such wonderful memories of him, I did now know how I would handle it when the end came, and the word that comes to mind is relief. Great sadness, and loss of a wonderful father, but he would not have wanted to see me suffer, or anyone else, so he is better off now. As time goes on we will remember the good times and try to block out the pain. Ken B