Re: disability from PD

[Hilary Blue <azure2@xxxxxxxxx>]

david
you tell the story like it is. it is my story and that of every yopwp. each of
us has to face the frustration of losing something - i used to be a competent
pianist,, now that is gone.
in  my support group there is a wonderful artist - he made the stained glass
windows that grace the chapel of the american university here in dc - and now
he cannot even  paint any more. and the most famous example - Michael j f ox,
his career over at 38.
but if i cant play the piano any more, and i dont have the wherewithal to set
up a foundation, ,i can do something - write a letter, make some phonecalls,
lead a support group, whatever.

it is a devastating disease, and you are fortunate that you are young enuff
and recent enuff     probably to benefit from the cure.  and extremely
fortunate to have a supportive family

hilary

David Willard wrote:
>
> Jennifer,
>  Sounds as if your family has been very encouraging to your Dad. He
> sounds like a remarkable man as well.
> I am looking into some rehabilitaion possibilities. I'm not quitting.
>
> I have not been actually diagnosed as of yet.The Drs statements  are
> impressions only. Some have come close to saying its pd. I really think
> it is.
>
> What ever it is, it is a very personal attack on me. It attacks
> everything I do.
>
> I've played guitar since I was 15. I havent been able to do that in over
> a year now. I once painted oil paintings, not anymore. I have always
> been very much a hands on type person. I was an aviation stuctural
> mechanic in the Navy for eight years. I was on my community volunteer
> fire deparment until about a year ago it became to hazardous to
> continue. I was to risky in critical situations. I was in the process of
> building my own business as an auto body mechanic when this disease
> struck.  Currently thats what I do to provide for my family.  I buy
> wrecks and fix them. I'm just real slow at it.It's getting harder to
> function daily. My wife and kids help me as much as they can. They too
> are supportive. I thank God for them evryday.
>
> I'm not looking for an easy way out. I'm just frustrated. If it wasnt
> for me knowing God is in control I would have given up a long time ago.
> He has a plan through all of this. I'm just searching his will as best I
> know through the love of his son Christ Jesus.
>
> Thanks for your prayers in Christ.
>
> dave