appreciate yourself, love yourself, be thankful for every breath, and be thankful for every moment you are alive on this earth. and then he ended up in the hospital, he was in and out of the hospital constantly, and none of us wanted to leave him at any moment by himself. he’s living a half life, and you’re singing along. lack of medical care kills people, and no, the er does not take over. he continues to work with area residents on their various needs. otherwise, you might just end up with a fancy piece of wood or metal. 