Dear MaryFrances,
I feel for you both having to deal with PD early in life, but have to say, it is a definitive thing, if you have a good attitude to it you will do better.

While PD takes it can also give, and you have each other. Having to slow down and re-evaluate your life can bring things that you did not dream would happen. While you do have the inevitable problems of fatique, pain, and sleeping badly you are also well enough to continue working and being in the world.

I suggest that you each find something you really love doing, something that takes you out of yourself and into a 'zone' where PD does not nag at you all the time. It could be music, writing, art, growing vegetables, it could be an aspect of your work that you love....... but it needs to be something that absorbs you, is achievable, and brings pleasure instead of stress! If you have always dreamed of trying something that will do this, now is the time! It will improve your neuroplasticity, keep your happy, and you will be growing the ability to get past PD and regain some of yourself.

If you are both doing something enjoyable the benefits will be more than doubled!

Best wishes and enjoy the holiday,
Lindy