Thanks for your message. I haven't been in the forum much. My Dad went to the ALS clinic 7/19/10 and never came home. He was admitted for Bipap trial d/t his labored breathing. He started getting confused, didn't tolerate Bipap, he then was transferred to a nursing home near my Mom b/c we couldn't get him into the Hospice House (full). His confusion never really cleared. He deteriorated from there as his repiratory system failed and he passed in the wee hours of the am while I slept in the bed next to him in the nursing home. I love what you wrote below. It is so fitting. hope you and your wife are faring well with your challenges. I understand her comment about her being ready for the journey to be over. My Dad and I had some very poignant conversations about that. Peace. I will look into getting some of my Dad's photographic endeavors posted to my site in the upcoming weeks for all to see.