I am sorry, but since you live so far away I have found someone new and will have to break our engagement. (Just Kidding, always wanted to write a "Dear John" letter.)

I agree that a cure is not likely in our life time. Which is why I fought the doctors about spending all money for a cure and none for improving the quality of life which was how it was back when I was diagnosed. My life wasn't over then and is not over now. Since then I have had two sons graduate from college, marry, one in the service, One a college proffesor, the other a lawyer, the third son has Asberger's (a very mild form of autism) was unable make it on his own at 30 yrs. and I was able to help him straighten out his life. He is now a complete working stiff, er, I mean Adult. I wouldn't have seen my 4 grandchildren, one who is in school. Both my sons are wonderful fathers. And I am as proud as aa Mom can be of all of them.

I am still going well and strong and am fortunate to have a genetic form as it is only centered in my trunk. Makes difficulty breathing, but I practice Oboe every day to fight that.

They say that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. I have always been a survivor. Having Parkinson's has made me more aware of my body and more active in my community. It has strentghined my mental health.

Best Regards,
Your former, and regretfully Fiancee,
Dianna