Patty, also sorry to hear about Joes mental turn for the worse. Like Gary mentioned can be part of the grief process I suspect.

One other thing that comes to mind though, is Joe taking any medication at this point? At one time my first wife was on steriods to help the radiation shrink the brain tumour. Doctors warned of "steroid rage," boy were they right. Caused a complete change of personality. Suspect other medications that might be used could have similar effects.

Anyway, I can't say for certain that I wouldn't react the same way myself if I were in the same situation. I'd like to believe I would carry on with dignity, but until the time comes, just don't really know.

Take care
Bob