[Virginia Therese]

As you may or may not recall, I joined this forum about two months ago...as a carepartner to my pwp. At the time, I mentioned that I also belong to a caregivers' forum, but I was intent on learning more...becoming more educated from the perspective of those who are afflicted with PD so that I could be the best possible carepartner to my pwp. I have learned so much, here, i.e., related to the physical/medical aspects of this disease, but most importantly, I have learned something about human strength and courge. As I read your posts, I am constantly amazed and in awe of your ever-present strength and courage...your will to do what you must do to continue your very difficult journeys. Also so evident is the very caring support that is present among you. I am just so grateful to have been guided to this place, and I want you to know that you have provided...and continue to provide something that I might otherwise not have found...and that is HOPE...hope that my pwp and I will be able to continue our journey with the same spirit of hope that I have found here. I firmly believe that absent this element, the struggle with this demon disease might, indeed, have become "hopeless"...and so, I thank you, especially for infusing both of us (I share your messages with my pwp ) with a hope that will sustain us and enable us to be strong and courageous...just as you have so beautifully manifested your strength and courage.

Blessings to all...
Therese