I've got a great big Christmas hug for you Larry....
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Really though, you can never be quite sure how much time any of us have left. Deal with the inconviences now Larry because if something ever happened to your Mom you'd regret it for years to come.
Holidays are stressful times. That's all your feeling kid. The stress. In a few weeks it will 2007 and you will be you old grumpy self.