@jofree and other friends:
I have been absent for several weeks after a severe chest infection (common in ALS) and two weeks in hospital. I am feeling better day by day, and re-discovering and enjoying the everyday simple pleasures in life. As I write this, I can see the sunshine streaming through the window, and the bright green of the trees (it is summer in Australia). How marvellous is the beauty all around us, the taste of a fresh cup of coffee in the morning. I am lucky that my ALS symptoms are still mild, and I am able to sit around cafes with friends and get to the occasional concert, movie or play. If you are feeling down or distressed as you read this, please take a deep breath and try to think of all the good things in life, past and present. Old age has its issues, but it teaches us how to live a less stressful life, and spend our limited energy wisely. Thinking of all the people in the world facing the same challenges,
@ellu