Re: Could be worse (Count on it)

[Bob Chapman <rchapman99@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Greg, it is a coincidence that you should question if PD is " non-fatal" ?. I 
woke up at 3:00 AM this morning thinking "is PD fatal"?. My thinking is "Yes it 
is, but in a sometimes disguised form." T think that it is probable that PD can 
effect bodily motor functions such as breathing in such a way that you just 
stop breathing or perhaps get pneumonia and that is listed as the cause of 
death rather than PD. Or maybe PD causes your heart to stop and then the cause 
of death is determined to be a heart attack or maybe your PD causes you to 
prematurely die of Od Age. I know that five years ago
I felt like I was not old (at the age of 62) but now, at age 67, I feel like 
I'm in my 80's. I wish someone could convince me that PD is not the cause of 
this actually being the case and that PD has not caused me to age prematurely.
I often respond to someone asking "How are you doing?" with "Hanging on the 
ropes waiting for the bell to ring". I used to think of that response as a 
joke, now I wonder if it isn't true.
Bob Chapman


Greg Sterling wrote:

> There are so many variables in each individual case of a PWP that it is hard 
> to relate to another's specific set of circumstances.  From my perspective 
> age is probably the most significant.  I'm certain that there is no "good" 
> age to be stricken with PD, or any chronic illness, but given the choice I'd 
> pick later rather than sooner.  For all you PWP's in your "golden years"  try 
> to turn back the clock and imagine how being diagnosed at age 35, being 
> unemployed at 45, would have effected your life and your family.  I'm not 
> complaining or whining.  It's just the reality of the situation.
>
> I'm really beginning to wonder if the "non-fatal" aspect of this disease is a 
> cruel hoax.                                                       
> IreallyfeelI'vebeendeadforyearsandjustdon'tknowit.Theonlydifferencebeingnoonegetstocollectmylifeinsurance.Don'tbeconcerned.Iamnotreadytocashinmychips,butitsurewouldbenicetowinahandonceinawhile.
>
> Juanita is right when she says "things could be worse".  They could also be 
> better.  When it's you that rationale is no comfort.  There's more to life 
> than just waking up every morning.  Existence is not living.
>
> I know the clichés like, "life's what you make it"; "if life gives you 
> lemons, make lemonade"; "is the glass half empty or half full?"
>
> I never was any good at making things, I hate lemonade, and every glass I 
> pick up I seem to break, so now what?
>
> Greg
> 47/35/35