Hi Peg,
Although we live on either side of the Atlantic, we have met and know each other well. I wonder when you stayed wth us, did you get the impression that the following was my philosophy, or do you think it is not accurate, more wistful thinking.
We all have to die some time, we have no control when or how. So why are PWP any different? I have had PD for 20 years now, but there are much worse things in life than PD. Death by that flesh eatring bacteria makes me crawl. Even my window cleaner got it right. He said one day, "Someone is always worse off, pity the poor guy who has aids, is going blind, and then gets run over and breaks his legs and one arm."
Like Imad, I take every day as it comes. I am proud of what i achieved in my career, and as a result i am finaniacially very sound. I am proud of my family and what they have achieved and proud of my relations with them. We all went on holiday together last month, all 14 of us, i rented a huge house with 8 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. at the end of the week, the 6 grandchildren came to my wife and I and said, "if we save all our pocket money all year, can we come again next year.
i am actually enjoying life, although i am giving up driving now, can't walk unmedicated, can't go on the cruises I enjoyed so much, tried to enjoy a swim last cruise and had to be rescued twice!!! You know the story.
The future will take care of itself, i don't have to. When and how it will end, like the rest of of the population, I just don't know.
Very best wishes
Ron