Hey Bill, no apology is needed.for four years straight my father would be shuttled back and fourth from the hospital to rehabilitation in a nursing facility for six months out of the year, every day after work along with my daughter Courtney i would go to visit my dad and i had very little time for anything else. my father was a very patriotic guy and he came home just over a year ago on a weekend for one last time with hospice and he lasted for three days when finally his suffering ended on Flag Day. nothing in this world is more important than family so do what you need to do and dont worry about it.thanks....WCW III