Well said, thanks Terry. >Each and everyone of us are either a care giver to a PWP or a PWP >ourselves. Not only do we suffer a chronic disease but we have a disease >that is little understood by those outside our circle. We have medicine to >help mitigate our symptoms but most importantly we have each other for >kindness and support. I know I would trade a one year supply of my Sinimet >if only one bit of humor had the same effect. I think to some humor does >have the wonderful effect of leaving us feeling a small bit better. > >I have a very busy day here and have little time for much but I do have >time to listen to anyone who is in need, in pain, lonely, depressed, or >only needs a little human contact to make their day better. If that >includes reading or deleting a joke that is how it will have to be for me. >You all are very importnat to me. Now I am collectively ashambed of us all >for this lingering squabble of PD vs Non-PD. Please ... We need each other >despertly and some are in need more than others. It is up to each and >everyone of us to love and care for each other. Please try to look into >your heart and find the room to indulge everyone for whatever brings them >pleasure and happiness in life. Each day is a pleasure to me and I want it >to be a pleasure for everyone. > >Terry Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 81/70/55 Oxford, Ohio http://www.newcountry.nu/pd/members/camilla/one.htm <[log in to unmask]> "Ask me about the CARE list for Caregivers of Parkinsonians ! "