I view life as a constant learning and teaching opportunity, I don`t hide anything from my kids 20 - 38. I don`t want them to go through life always thinking it is going to be a bed of roses. Chit happens, deal with it as best you can, and don`t whine " why me" .

My kids handle the situation better than my ex did, she was a bed of roses baby that always expected mommy and daddy to deal with her problems. I teach mine to try and handle their own, or avoid them completely and don`t burden others with your own mistakes.

My kids know the direction this illness is heading, daddy isn`t always going to be around, it`s time to grow up, whether you like it or not.

My kids have all had to help me up off the floor or ground, and even my grandkids know if Gramps is walking? Stay out of the way! he falls with out warning!