I was never especially religious but I am a former soldier. I remember a line in MASH that rang true over the years. "There's no aetheists in foxholes!" And thats very true at times like this. Coming to terms with mortality and all that changes your outlook on lots of things.

As Uptown says its better to have the the smart RO you can trust for the touchy feely clueless one. I'll also take the big old nurse over the young blonde with the big boobs, because the big old nurse can get a canula in first go!

Glad to hear the good news about Larry, it takes such a load off doesn't it. Its all up from here, just remind him to be patient because it does take a long while to recover.