Musings of a dignitary dying with PD

[Tribselyov]

“He has some fatal disease,” my enemies say. “He will never get out of that bed! How soon will he die and be forgotten?”

My enemies say nothing but evil about me. They visit me as if they were my friends, all the while they gather gossip, and when they leave, they spread it everywhere. All who hate me whisper about me, imagining the worst. Even my best friend, the one I trust is completely, the one who shared my food, is turned against me.

Lord, rescue my feet from stumbling and my eyes from tears...

[Tribselyov]

Who is this man? Be the first to answer.

[faridaro in reply to Tribselyov]

Sounds like king David in psalm 41.

[lempa_nik in reply to faridaro]

Right on the money, Faridaro. Well done!

[Tribselyov in reply to faridaro]

Right on.... btw, how did you know?

[faridaro in reply to Tribselyov]

Enjoyed reading psalms for the past several years and the "musings" sounded so familiar.

[PDConscience in reply to Tribselyov]

A late-stage PD patient with drug-induced paranoia.

[M1tz1 in reply to Tribselyov]

Book of Job.

[Judyrsmith]

Makes me feel terrible. Those are not friends. . Don’t invite them to visit. Maybe FaceTime with good friends when you feel best and let them know when you feel good. Keep bad to yourself. Have a friend who tells others you seem better.

[Maxjc]

Ohhh Tribselyov,

Fear of the unknown/ unfamiliar, makes us behave in ways that are, at least, embarrassing

If we could watch ourselves, as if on YouTube, as we communicate, I'm sure all would do things differently.

The peace and the power of radical acceptance. I wish that for you Tribselyov.

Love and light to you

[Gobbsofjoy]

They were never friends to begin with so Parkinson’s helped to reveal the truth.

[Tribselyov in reply to Gobbsofjoy]

Yes, the "musing" is a direct copy (with slight paraphrase) from King David. It is alleged that his writing (from Psalms 41) is just one more clue that supports the position that he had a recognized neuro-degenerative disease. For more info, google "King David and Parkinson's"

[MarionP]

Personally I hope he decides to die with his boots on. Myself, I plan to go in my sleep (not begging and screaming like my passengers).

[MarionP]

Ummm, it's a philosophical joke. Means you go to sleep at the wheel (or whilst flying your plane). My mates used to tell it around the office. The King David discussion was very interesting, didn't you find?

[Tribselyov]

Yes, the "musing" is a direct copy (with slight paraphrase) from King David. It is alleged that his writing (from Psalms 41) is just one more clue that supports the position that he had a recognized neuro-degenerative disease. For more info, google "King David and Parkinson's"