My best friend's father, since we were 13, passed last week. He was an incredible man. And while sick and at 89, it was a blessing. The family has been through "h" for the past five weeks.

Chris is the middle child of three. Her brother, the oldest child, was a Vietnam vet - Medic, never carried a gun and was killed in a car accident after his Honorable Discharge. He was a passenger in the car. He, himself, never drove a car. We often talked about the fact that her Dad just never got over that. But he had two daughters and me - LOL. I remember one night Chris and I got in at 5am and Dad was sitting on the couch - LOL. Very annoyed, of course, but just concerned we were not drunk or on drugs, mostly that we were safe. After that, we always called.

Week two of Retirement and Bruce is not well. Services for Chris's Dad are tomorrow and I had planned out the whole week so we could go.

I am sorting out too many changes in too many days. Bruce just had a physical with his PCP mid-July. Blood drawn August 1 and you all know I get a copy. His Diabetes medications were increased last Friday and I agreed. On Monday, he had Botox. Physiatrist injected his R hamstring extra due to overtoning. Tuesday we went out to breakfast and Bruce did not clear his plate. That never happens. So it has been a long week. He did not sleep Tuesday night and was OK last night. Napping on and off, only if I insist - LOL.

Bruce is running a temperature on and off. I took him off Crystal Lite and onto water. He can not hold down a meal. BMs are OK, in my opinion. He has had no solid intake since Tuesday. Belly is soft. Yes, he does not exercise, but that is nothing new. Even Erma said today "He is so weak. Can barely transfer." Bruce knows something is not right. Tries to explain as best he can. I am stressing fresh air. Will have to call the Doc tomorrow if things do not improve.

I know he will be fine driving to the cemetary tomorrow and we could come right back. But the priority is of course his health. Will let you all know. Pray for us and for my Chris. Debbie