I called him this a.m. to follow up on his sis. She's out of the hospital for the time being. They're removing her thyroid. It's just a matter of time until something else is affected and so eventually she will not survive her disease. But for now, she'll come thru this. We talked, rather I mostly listened. I told him that she's in my prayers. I let him know I was concerned for him & the family. He appreciated it. Then we said goodbye and went on with the day. I used my endearing name for him when I said bye. So once again, nothing happened. No idea when we will or if we will speak again. He left no opening in the conversation so I didn't force it. Time tells all things. Must have more patience. On with life in the meanwhile.