At age 78,              a complete life.
 I have loved and been loved.
 My children are                                 own rich lives.
 I have seen                           beginning their lives.
 I have pursued    life's projects and
 made the most                           I will make.
 Though today I                       or physical limitations,
 I should have                          to end suddenly.
 (adapted from Ezekiel Emanuel.)

 I have no                                 worse than death
 with the loss       son, Jos, 1974-99.