I have a question, ideally for Hal Finney himself, if he is still able to read this and post a response. If not, does anyone else know his current situation? I had just read on http://www.facebook.com/faithfreegriefsupport a post by Norma Jean Rombalski who had just been diagnosed with ALS and had written:

Norma Jean Rombalski I just found you here, but I think an independent website is a great idea. I'd love to have a part dedicated to those living with terminal illness. I was just diagnosed with ALS last month and the support groups I've found locally are sponsored by the catholic hospital.

so it sounded like communication would be useful, if still feasible.