Vero Beach Scene

Sad times.  This morning, I spoke with the head nurse at the facility where Mr. W's parents are currently being cared for.  His mom was running a temperature yesterday, and had developed a cough.  She refused to eat anything all day, and has been very difficult to rouse from sleep.  She has lost 10 pounds in the last month.  No change today.  The nurse told me she thought she might live only another 48 hours or so, so we have changed our flight plans, and will now fly directly to Boston on Monday instead of tomorrow.  I will then stay in the city and handle the furniture deliveries and unpacking that needs to take place, while Mr. W can fly back here to comfort and handle arrangements.

We told Mr. W's dad about the situation, as he didn't seem to realize how serious things were.  Needless to say he is very sad.  He told me mournfully this afternoon that he was really hoping they would be able to celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary this May. 

Spent most of the day tidying up paperwork, paying Mr. W's bills, and making sure he had everything he needs to be comfortable.  Also visiting at Mrs. W's bedside.  Poor Mr. W ... I feel so badly for him.

This beach scene was captured on Mr. W's iPhone (I forgot the camera at the house this morning!) while we grabbed a quick bite of lunch.