Jane, m'dear... I wish I had something wise as well as comforting to say to you... some hope to offer that would ease your pain and sense of loss as Jenny retreats inside herself. I think there's a little bit of Jenny in each of us that lives in the shadow of Parkinson's. For every Jenny who fades into that special PD darkness we dread, more are being struck by the awful bolt out of the blue that is a PD diagnosis. By continuing on with your group... Jenny's group.... you'll keep the light of hope shining, and the spirit of Jenny's presence there will be felt by all. Warm hugs to you, m'friend, and a prayer for Jenny. Love... Barb Mallut [log in to unmask] ---------- From: Parkinson's Information Exchange on behalf of JaneRoss Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 1998 12:32 PM To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN Subject: Jenny's in a foster home Jenny doesn't know me any more. She is such a sweet person she didn't deserve this. About six years ago she called me, a stranger, to see if we could start a support group in our area. We did, and now she is slipping away and doesn't remember that she helped start our support group. I'm so upset I can't see any reason to continue the group it causes so much pain. I know I'll be ok but I'm hurting right now. [log in to unmask] http://www.parkinsonalliance.net/hihgang/pall/palross/palross.htm