Hey Nancy!   
      
   Dec 10 18:37 05, Nancy Backus wrote to Maurice Kinal:   
      
    NB> Sorry...  :)  That wasn't exactly what I was aiming at, anyway... :)   
      
   Understood but the part of the reason was that you did present the story so   
   well and I wasn't expecting any of that.  Definetly no need to be sorry that   
   is for sure, or at least on my account.  I've gotten used to more snappy,   
   short replies over the years so yours was a bit different then I am used to   
   these days.  As for length you did warn me in advance so I don't feel hard   
   done by in any way shape or form.   
      
   I did read it a couple of times so I think I have a good handle.  You have my   
   blessing for what that is worth.   
      
    NB> Yeah.  I have a good working relationship with her doctors,   
      
   I think I did too, although he was the least of the actual 'problem' but did   
   cause some grief, although I doubt that was intentional.  Most of the grief   
   her doctor caused was in the finding of proper medication to ease her   
   suffering which for both her and I caused more 'suffering' - perhaps hardship   
   is a better word - then it solved.  Given the lack of a cure then whatever   
   comfort was more then welcome if it could be said to exist in this case.  Also   
   she was in advanced years so there were other problems which compounded just   
   the Parkinson's.  Hopefully what did transpire was the right thing but looking   
   back now I do wonder and some of that causes guilty feelings on my part.  I am   
   not sure I should feel ANY guilt but that is a tough sell sometimes.  Overall   
   I think we all did what we could, including myself, but ...    
      
    NB> It's just that the agency seems to have it in for her (and me)...   
      
   I have to wonder if they are more concerned with their situation then either   
   of yours.  Funding, control issues, etc.  Not to say that is true, but I do   
   wonder for sure.   
      
    NB> certainly hope that by switching to self-directed we won't be jumping   
    NB> from fryingpan to fire, as the saying goes, though...    
      
   I hear you there.  There were times I wondered that too.  I think we all did   
   the right thing overall but perhaps some could have stood improvement.  Very   
   hard to know any of this for sure but gut instincts tell me that the important   
   stuff was there as per her care and attention.   
      
    NB> Thanks.  :)  Definitely appreciated... :)   
      
   I know.  Wish I could do more but can't so you'll get what I have to give.   
      
   You're much welcome btw.   
      
   Life is good,   
   Maurice   
      
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