Alan,

You and your friend are in my thoughts and prayers. I just spent some time with my 90+ year old Grandparents and my wife's folks are not getting on so well. The one positive thing in this is that I am quicker to count my blessings and thank the creator for being alive. When it all comes down to it, the connections we make with others is what really matters in life. Your mate is lucky to have such a good friend.

Dale