His friends here in Germany are lining up for Colonoscopies!  Just
think, he may well be a ife saver for one or more of them.  I know one
has had polyp removed!  Two women go this week.  These are the people
he skied with, socialized with, went on bicycle tours with, and
attended the weekly "stammtisch*" with.  (*Stammtisch...a table
reserved in the local bar at a specific time weekly for all to gather
and talk and drink beer for a few hours.)
Closing up this apartment is not easy.....so many memories get in the
way.  I have 12 years of stuff here....to bring home.  I put about 7
bags in the local clothing bins.  Mailed some to sisters in Bavaria.
Still have too much STUFF!  Not many visitors....hard for them too.
Friends and even neighbors break into tears.  I am a reminder that
things have changed for ever.
I read the input with great interest.  SO many different ways of
dealing with conditions.  And the more I read the greater is my
admiration for one and all.  Franzi was terrific...never a complaint.
Always cheerful - for me.
You advice to another.....wake everyday and decide what you can do for
your partner to make his/her life better.  To make him/her happy.  That
is the way Franzi and I lived and loved and I have no regrets.  Only
regret we did not have more time together.
For the most part, this site is one big loving caring family and I am
humbled to be allowed to continue to belong.   Blessings.  Enjoy today
- it is all we have.