tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1026966222179181004.post3246114271360531006..comments2024-02-25T09:22:30.186-08:00Comments on POSITIVELY PARKINSON'S: Working Hard and Parkinson's DiseaseBob Kuhnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04002673722921780759noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1026966222179181004.post-42174058359331773842013-05-06T07:29:06.471-07:002013-05-06T07:29:06.471-07:00Those of us who were raised by "hardworking&q...Those of us who were raised by "hardworking" men, tend to not want to give us working. I've had so many careers in my 62 years, sometimes 2 or 3 at once, but working just makes sense. I too had a father like yours. He came back from WWII deaf from a stupid mistake when his ship fired a testing shot while men were on the way back from lunch to the ship. The percussion knocked the men to the ground, and dad soon had headaches and blackouts. But he didn't let this stop him. He went to work for an oil company, through corresponddence courses (he only had a 3rd grade education pre war) got his mechanics degree, and soon rose to be the superintendent of the gas plant that provided all the gas to the homes in Amarillo. He was diagnosed with "juvenile diabetes" at the age of 40 - very rare. But it was caused by an episode where his pancrease ruptured and he almost bled to death on our bathroom floor by vomiting all the blood up. He had to have blood flown in as he had a rare blood. He lived through this at age 40 and then the next year was diagnosed with the diabetes. He suffered with that for 42 years; but during that time he not only continued to supervise the plant but pastor many churches. At about 60 he had a stroke at the plant and had to retire early, but that didn't stop him continuing to work with quarter horses, pastoring churches, doing his own lawn work, and being active until such time in his 80's that the combination of diabetes, strokes, heart disease and hearing problems (nerves going off continuously in his head as sirens) brought him to the point of a wheelchair. He died at 82, well loved, well respected and an example to anyone of how to live a challenged life and rise above most any obstacle. When you have that as an example, it's hard to say "quit working". I so feel a connection with you and your family through your writing, and enjoy reading your blog whenever I feel down.Judy Dendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06995180063993963500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1026966222179181004.post-79141465570820415632012-10-26T10:56:02.777-07:002012-10-26T10:56:02.777-07:00Bob, I enjoy reading your reflexions, and am espec...Bob, I enjoy reading your reflexions, and am especially inspired by your comment: "But they will likely include writing, mentoring young people, trying to contribute to the lives of others and spending more time communicating my love for family and friends. " Thanks for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com