In the interest of full disclosure I find it important to share with you that I have not always welcomed the doorway. Even now I do not want to die. It is my desire to live a long life. Moreover, I do not like the prospect that my death may be accompanied by severe suffering, disability, deterioration or the loss of my mental faculties. Witnessing the strength of others in the midst of such difficulties is a great encouragement, but I would never say I want such a thing. No, I would prefer to live as long as  “Old Tom Parr.”