Dupont:

I am OK - mostly! Glad not to make that trip, esp at this time of year. We were there in May for the Celebration ... of my friend.

The overflow of dishes is cleared. Supper will be the rest of the lasagna; I may make salads as I got the the store today for lettuce and some other stuff. Above freezing day but rain seemed cold.

I see I will shed a few tears at times. #1 son emailed briefly - "Pa (his GF who died at 58 when T was not quite 3 - a huge loss) would be glad that both his children lasted until 2023!" A wonderful thought! I encouraged him to phone; his uncle might have some stories of his childhood to share with him. Last chance! I hope it will not be long. Pain management is all bro will have. I hope they ensure it is adequate. And very glad he has come to terms with it.