"Jeff" wrote in message
nk.net...
OK, here's the deal... I have a friend, Jill, who worked as a judge's
administrator in the local courthouse. she is about 35 or so. always
pleasant, cheerful, easy-going, and liked by everyone who knows her. One
month ago, she was diagnosed with lou gehrig's disease (ALS) and has had
to quit work. She has about a year or so to live at best. She and I
used to chat about Montana and Pennsylvania. She's from PA and has
relatives there and in Montana - I've shared clave pics with her, and my
wife talks with her on a fairly regular basis. She loves the outdoors,
esp. Montana, and she will be visiting her sister in Montana this month
(near Helena, I think). She plans to visit Glacier NP too. She and her
father will be driving out from PA.

HERE's THE REQUEST FOR HELP: If she is able, I would like for her to
experience a flyfishing float trip out there. She has expressed
interest. I only know Warren, John H., and Brian N. as folks capable in
such matters in Montana. If she happens to be in your area, and if I
pick up the cost, can one of you guys provide the guided trip or
recommend someone? It's still up in the air as her condition
deteriorates and as her plans out west gel, but I'd like to do this for
her if possible. Thanks...


I'm sorry to hear about your friend, jeff. it seems like at 35 i was just
really getting to know who i am and what i need in life to get me by, and to
make me happy. it takes time to reach that place, and i think that for many
of us we have to get out of our 20s for it to happen. it is sad for someone
to be losing life , just as they may otherwise be finding their place in it

i wish ya'll all the best with this endeavor. i hope she gets the
opportunity to experience this adventure, as well as any other that she may
have been putting off for "later."

she is fortunate to have friends like you and rachel.

take care-
snake