The problem, Anne, is science just does not know much about the brain. And, this, no matter what it ends up being labeled, is a disease of the brain. I am thankful it is not affecting his thinking.

Right now, we are covering Dennis with COBRA through his insurance at IKEA. It's not cheap, but it is great coverage. (Dennis lost his job right about the time he began to show signs of a parkisonian type disease and went to work for IKEA parttime.) In July, Medicaid should take over and the payments should decrease. We are so very lucky - we have good insurance and we both know how to find out the information we need to fight his disease.

It is rotten, but I feel lucky to have met this great guy. It came very late in life (late 40's), but every minute we are together has been a complete blessing. I hate to gush, but I love this man. And, better than that, this guy loves me. How lucky I am.