@whatthefluther, you are my hero, and I mean that in every sense of the word. I would hope I would have one-tenth of your courage, humor and sense of humor if I ever end up in your shoes, as far as that, or any, disease goes.
You are the best jelly on here in my humble opinion, and it makes me sad to know that you will be gone sooner than many. You are defnitely too awesome for words. You rock my friend, and I only wish I could meet you in person to express my love for you. Of all the men I would hug in friendship, you are at the top of my list!