As most in this forum know, I am not religious

The person I'm asking your help with, however, is, and I know that she would appreciate your thoughts and prayers.

She is my father's wife...I've never thought of her as my step-mother, because I introduced them to each other over 20 years ago, and she was always just my good friend Barb.

She is, and always has been, a very special person. And she has helped to make the second half of THEIR century a very happy one. She never thought she'd find a good man, a non-abusive one, until I introduced her to my dad, who I had also just recently gotten to know.

Now, it appears Barb is struggling with Parkinsons....And of course, my dad is there too, doing his best.

I would appreciate any prayers or good thoughts.

Thank you!

I'm a bit religious, for what it's worth I will try and help. ( as in on occasion I do pray. )

Thank you Roog, sincerely - she really is a wonderful person

I'm not a religion person either. However, I did some praying when I took my test. ( *Makes note to donate that money I promised to the church if I passed)

Parkinson's can be difficult for the whole family. I think offering to make out the bills or writing letters for her would be a nice gesture. Parkinson's makes it very difficult to write.

My good thoughts will be going her way.

Hi Giz,
Well, you know my thoughts on religion! However, I will tell you, that you and your loved ones are in my thoughts.

Take it step by step with this process..all of you. I don't know if you have an actual diagnosis yet. If it turns out it is Parkinsons, then Barb and your Dad will need a lot of support.

My best advice to you, through helping someone through a degenerative disease myself, is just to arm yourself with facts..read as much as you can. Then you can help them both make any plans they need for the future.

Whatever the diagnosis, I have absolutely no doubt that YOU will handle this challenge in the way you approach your life in general: with lots of practical ideas for them, and the compassion and love that is part of your nature.
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I will pray for that lady.

Thank you all...I wish I could be THERE to help, but unfortunately am 500 miles away. I know my dad, however, and know that he's going to do all he can to help. She's a special lady, and he loves her.

I'll be there in April when my grandchild is born...and know that I'll be seeing them at that time as well, hopefully some strides will have been made by then.

Thank you all for your good thoughts...it really means alot!