Thanks Stephen, I will.   You have a wonderful way with words...
Mike

"I. S. M." wrote:

> I understand your grief and anger, Michael.  As many here.  I too witnessed
> the slow, diminishing death of loved ones that wasted them and their
> survivors.  Both my parents endured long struggles, pain, and anguish,
> relinquished the life they knew and cherished.  Each I believe came to
> acceptance and peace.
>
> Much in life cheats us my friend.  We are, after all, banished from
> Paradise.  There's really no escape from what life offers.  What we can to
> do is discover the wonderful best life brings our way, then reach for her
> with all our heart and soul, passion and keen minds.
>
> May you know healing, serenity, and anger appropriate to the occasion.
> May you shine in God's Grace.  May you come to love and be loved.
>
> Go easy on Mike and the world. :-)
>
> Yours,
>
> Steve M.
>
> >From: "Michael H. Collis" <[log in to unmask]>
> >Reply-To: "St. John's University Cerebral Palsy List"
> ><[log in to unmask]>
> >To: [log in to unmask]
> >Subject: Re: Today
> >Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2001 23:51:51 -0500
> >
> >In the state she's probably in now, she probably doesn't or can't think for
> >herself
> >now.  Alzheimer's is a terrible disease, In my estimation, it's the worst
> >disease on
> >the planet.  It robs it's vixctims of the ability to choose, and of
> >personality.  I
> >know, because I lost my mom to this disease... Everyday for ten years, I
> >saw her
> >condition worsen, and at the last all that was left was a shell of the
> >beautiful person
> >my mom was,.  I ABSOLUTELY HATE THIS DISEASE!!!
> >Mike