At age 78,                            I have lived a complete life.
 I have loved                            and been loved.
 My children are                            grown and in the midst of their own rich lives.
 I have seen                            my grandchildren born and beginning their lives.
 I have pursued                            my life's projects and
 made the most                            significant contributions I will make.
 Though today I                            have no severe mental or physical limitations,
 I should have                            no regrets were my world to end suddenly.
 (adapted from Ezekiel                            Emanuel.)

 I have no                            fear of death. I, Jon, suffered worse than death
 with the loss                            of my son, Jos, 1974-99.