I wasn't going to say anything, but I am my father's daughter and can't let it go...
To Tannywheeler....the most important thing he can do with his life is to continue to be a wonderful father, husband and grandfather and to continue BEING. Voice or no voice, stories or no stories. I'm just glad he's still here even if he can't talk.

That said, I hope the op works because I know how happy it will make him.