Alvin was in the room on the opposite side of the nursing station from mom and dad.  He was in that room where there's a sink or something before you get in the room.   I do try to not think about mom's condition, but sometimes it just hits me that she is really bad.  I know it doesn't help to think about it, but it's kind of hard not to when it's staring you in the face.
We had a good visit with Molli and Marty.  We had her birthday dinner Thurs. - lasagna and it was so good.  I also made her a frozen coconut cake.  yum yum!  okay, love you, pat