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> Dear Dennis, > > You have once again spoken the truth with such eloquence and beauty that the > mere thought of Stage IV and V is not a bad thing. You cause the brave > spirit to erupt from the not-so-brave. I often think of the night at > Blarney Castle when you allowed me to venture into your horrid black hole of > being "Off" and allowed me to take you by the hand and gently, and yes > bravely walk with you back to the land of light. I think a very important > thing here to remember is that we could not have made that journey unless we > had been willing. Just as you helped me come back from the writhing of > dyskinesia. I don't believe I had ever had it as bad as I experienced it on > that given day in Illinois. I believe with my whole heart that until we are > willing to admit that there are things about pd that are unpleasant we still > have to take the step forward into dealing, coping and living with it. I > would much rather venture into life while this wretched disease marches on > than to bury my head in the sand of denial. Thanks again my friend and > brother. With much love and appreciation I shout to cheer you on..Keep up > the fight..for we are in this together!! > > Sandy >