The wake for Scott is this evening at Doyle B. Schaefer Funeral Home in Little Neck. We are so sorry we cannot join the rest of our family to be there together and to console Joe. Daniel is taking it on himself to make the trip to NY to represent us at the funeral tomorrow. Marita and I are so very proud of him.

Our oncologist spoke with us last night about some concerns we had raised with him. The conversation did not give us much encouragement going forward. It is more clear that we must treasure every day we have. Marita's eyesight has become shaky and blurry and her hearing loss is profound.

Sleep continues to take a consistent pattern. We are getting our rest. The pain med is taking her through the night. Now we need to get the day under control. The hospice nurse Sherry will be here today to address that further.

Breakfast was a bagel with ham, swiss cheese, a boiled egg, and some peaches in syrup.

Vanessa and Claudia came for a long visit through the middle off the day. The hospice health aide came to bathe and dress Marita. This gave me a chance to fill some prescriptions.

Thelma and Louise checked in for a few minutes of walk time. Marita is very concerned about losing strength. The walking is her primary physical activity. It is very difficult for her.

Sherry came to continue managing Marita's medication needs.

Marita and I took a brief afternoon nap, taking advantage of the gloomy weather to dial it down for an hour.

Prudy, Gerry and Maryann brought dinner. We had soup with corn bread, mashed potatoes (a favorite of Marita's) and a lemon meringue pie. Gerry brought me the cameras I left at the beach. Now I can put photos of the willing in future posts.