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.