Greetings from my Dad's hospital room at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. I am here for the week while the brainy Dr Goldstein studies the sorry, yet fascinating state of my father's autonomic nervous system. My Mother and I are staying in the family lodge here- about the equivalent of a 4 star hotel. My Dad's room is all tricked out with bedside Internet, room service, and several very kind nurses just down the hall. He will spend the week having constant tests, scans, blood work, etc. Chances are that nothing here will materially change his condition or quality of life, but the results may further the scientific understanding of his condition.
When I am with my parents, I am always amazed at the grace and patience they display as they manage the challenges of their life. Their love, affection and caring for each other and their ability to reach out to other people are inspiring to me.