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.