It is very sad for me to report that Ric will be moving into a hospice sometime this week.  Our homecare nurse said it is time...as Ric has very limited strength.  We have managed fairly well, within the past few days however;  there has been many challenges...his bladder or bowel are no longer funtioning properly.  We wanted to have to weekend together with family as I was not ready for the move prior.  I know Ric will be well taken of...as I will spend as much time as I am able to with him once this transition takes place.  This was very hard for me to tell the girls that there dad may never return home...I hear the staff and facilities are wonderful for families.

If anyone wants to send there coments or for me to pass any messages along to Ric...just write them in the blog...I will do my best to pass them along to him.  Telephone calls are appreciated...although Ric does not communicate much these days...he does listen.  Private emails are always welcome.