Tom, I'll keep trying to convince him. He's just so pessimistic right now. I can barely get him to eat. I keep offering suggestions to all his complaints and he doesn't even respond to me. It's frustrating because to everyone else he's that optimistic, make the best of it, "the Good Lord had given me so much" kind of guy, but when it's just us he's completely defeated. I know he feels a bit of both ways, but he'll only show that negative side to me. I'm probably just a little tired and am complaining way to much about it. I don't know. It's just really difficult to deal with.

Thank you for your offer to help. I wish I knew how to utilize that help.

stymied,
Steph