[Porsche-O-Phile]

So sorry to hear this. My own dad had a stroke two years ago (six months after retiring, completely destroying all his exciting plans to do things once he retired and “had his life back” after a lifetime being a slave to the almighty dollar...) It’s been gut-wrenching to watch - seeing this man who has always been a bedrock of stability and boundless energy go to someone who can barely talk or stand (briefly, aided), is whacked out on powerful drugs all the time, etc. is heart-rendering. The worst is seeing the effect on my mother who simply has a hellish existence trying to care for him day in and day out. It’s awful. My dad has told me several times he just wants to die which saddens me greatly even if I can understand why he might say it.

It’s a horrible thing, this “growing older” business... I feel for you and I hope it ends soon and with minimal pain for everyone. It’s agonizing to watch and go through.