Howard is doing a little better this week, and is currently not needing a wheelchair. He still is rapidly declining, which we can observe from one visit to the next.
Joseph and Carla Orlando came down this weekend to spend the day with Howard and with us. The came down from Seattle Saturday evening, and returned on Monday morning. They were able to spend a full day with us.
Kevin, Katie and I arrived at Howard's apartment around 11am, and Joseph and Carla arrived there around 11:30am. We had reservations at Assemble restaurant at Point Richmond for noon, and we met Pat, Karen and Fiona there at the restaurant. We had a fun, long, leisurely meal.
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| Joseph, Kevin, Katie, Pat, Howard and Fiona |
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| Howard and the cousins |
After lunch we went back to the house and just relaxed and had a nice visit. The weather was clear and cool, and we enjoyed the view of San Francisco, the bay, and the surrounding area. Howard was not engaged with the conversation and things going on, but would give his attention when requested.
Karen and Fiona had to leave mid afternoon to get Fiona to a practice. At around 5:30pm Pat, Joe, Carla and Howard went out to one of the family's favorite pizza places - Zachary's in Albany. After pizza they were going to take Howard back to his apartment at the El Royale. Kevin, Katie and I left for home.
Howard is becoming more frail, and he is not eating much these days. We have the staff at the El Royale checking in on him every two hours.
Later this week there will be more family visiting - Aileen will arrive on Thursday, and Bernadette will arrive on Friday, and I believe they are staying until Tuesday.
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