[Adger Smith]

Alan,
I know what you said comes from the heart. You and I have been frineds a long, long time. Racing and the internet tied us together.
I totally understand the feeling of dealing with illness.
I deal with it every day, but it is not cancer.
After my 1999 Crash the Dr.'s determined I have an incurable blood disease. (Genetic) No magic pills, Just a couple of treatments that take away the symptoms for a while. I could live to be 100 or I could die tonight.
I go to sleep every night and wake up every day wondering if the end is near.
It does change your outlook on life and I think I got a better handle on what is important. After my crash and death in it I came back knowing life wasn't as serious as I had been making it. Then the Blood disease hit home and wrecked my recovery.
We all have our deamons we have to live with. I chose to make my time left memorable & enjoiable for my family and friends and I'm not going to give in or let the illnes control the Joy and Happiness in my life. I hope you and all the others fighting illness can see some pleasure & meaning in the life they have remaning.
God Blees everyone and have a Outstanding 2025