Yes, seesaw, thank you for understanding.

The son says that he doesn't want to come out here and see his father suffering. He says that would be "too heartbreaking" for him. He wants only "quality time" with his dad. He wants his father to be able to go out for dinner with him. The chemo might interfere with that.

Wait till he hears what the cough of a person with lung cancer sounds like. It's pretty awful and excruciating to listen to. I texted him that he might find his visit very upsetting. Bring on the violins. Christmas eve my bf waited for a call from his kids. None came. I had to go in the bedroom to cry. I felt so sorry for him.