I am not quite certain exactly where I am headed tieh this post EXCEPT that I feel compelled to tell you how very much I appreciate all that you have done for me. As you may or may not recall, I do NOT have PD...I am the carepartner of one who is afflicted with this "demon disease". Initially, I came to this forum to try to learn as much as I could from those I perceive to be the "experts" simply because you are "experienced". I have always firmly believed that no one can actually KNOW until/unless one has experienced...others can only imagine. You need to know that I have learned more from you than any reading that I have done...and any other reading that I might possibly do. From a "technical" aspect, you have taught me so much about PD itself...what to expect...what NOT to expect...to expect the unexpected. I have learned about the many, many various medications...their impact...good and not so good (side effects)...various other treatments, etc. I have to tell you that it is you who have provided so much information for me to bring to the regularly scheduled visits with my pwp's neurologist (every 3 months) so that I have been able to participate somewhat intelligently...knowledgably in the discussions with the neurologist. Just last Friday, I had posed some questions to him, and he acknowleged how good my questions were...and I very quickly "confessed" that I am able to participate as I do simply because I have learned so much at this forum. All this having been said, now, I need/want to say that most importantly, perhaps, you have demonstrated to me...defined for me...and exemplified for me the REAL meaning of strength and courage...and you've given me the strength and courage needed for my PD journey with my pwp...you have given me hope...and for these things, my heart is so grateful. This forum is a wonderful haven for all who need the comfort, support and compassion of others...you who really know and understand the struggles..who have experienced the struggles. No one need ever feel alone on this PD journey while they are here in this place...and it is my hope that others who need what you so graciously give will find their way here. I have spoken from a very appreciative heart.

Therese