I've though about this a lot lately. Not because I've been diagnosed with a fatal desease or anything, but because I'm old. Not as old as some, but old just the same.

I would want just the opposite. I would insist the doctor tell me and leave it up to ME to tell my family, ...or not...

A question. Is it possible that the family are cowards and are just taking an easy road? Is it themselves they are considering rather than your friend? (ok, two questions) You would know them better than me I think. These were retorical questions asked to make a point you might want to consider.

I know that I would want to know. I'm working very hard so I can stop working and rest and play. If I knew, I'd stop working right now, go to California and rest and play...and go fishing.

Love to you Charcloth, Annamill