Just an update. I found a way to get faster help to my partner. That helped. We go on Monday. Parents are happier. They have appointments too. And we are changing the house around to suit Mom, who always had an idea of how they were going to "do things" when the "time" came. Guess the time is now. Glad someone had a plan. I can deal with being handed Marching orders. It makes me smile and know how lucky I am to have parents living. I love them so much. And they are such nice parents to my partner who lost both in recent years. Despite all the grief, I am taking time to plant a hanging bag with strawberries before going to work. Hope the birds leave them alone. Had not thought about it till now. Maybe I will hang a rubber snake around it. Hey...it's a thought!! Hope my DS pals are doing ok. Write when you have time Cheers!!