dhw: My wife's first stroke left her semi-paralysed. She suffered a second stroke on 30 December, which left her unconscious, although not even the doctors could be sure that she was unable to hear us. A non-response does not necessarily mean non-perception. She never regained consciousness, and died last night. > > I'm afraid these two weeks have been a shattering experience for me and my family, and we are now facing up to the aftermath. I hope you will understand that it may still be some time before I am able to rejoin these discussions.-Our thoughts and prayers are with you