finally got into the blog, checking in

Just spent the last 45 minutes struggling with Google to get into the blog.

You know when we were down at Christmas that we also checked in with Diana's next oldest brother Ernesto, who was battling lung cancer. He seems to be in remission. We also visited a lot with Diana's brother she and I are closest to, Roberto, and his family.  He was in good health and spirits. 

In just the last two weeks, he suddenly collapsed and was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. We've been on the death watch during this time; he was awake but unable to communicate with anyone at his bedside in the hospice. We got word that he died early this morning.

Roberto's body's going to be cremated, which will take 3 days from now, and the funeral--at Fort Sam--at the earliest will probably be next Monday. So right now we can't really talk solid dates, but if Diana and I fly down for the services--most likely we will--on that trip I'll try my best to take a day to drive up to Austin and visit with Mom and meet with everyone.

Love to all,

Rick