October 26, 2005 - Bathing has become a challenge. Bill showers once a week now. He enters the shower, turns on the water and leans against the side of the shower. He rapidly soaps and rinses and it is over in a couple of minutes. Then he is out of breath for several minutes and has to sit down before he can dry off and begin dressing. It won't be long before he must take sponge baths.

About a month ago Bill cut his hair very short. It is easier to care for and looks much less messy. He doesn't think he can walk into the barber shop, so our son Jim is going to start cutting his hair for him. We gave Jim a barber kit several years ago and he clips his own hair, so Dad is next.