Dear Beth,
I am so sorry for what your Earl is going through - and for the pain to witness it is causing you. I know it's just horrible and I am so very sorry to hear all this.
If NIH does accept you please feel free to contact me via e-mail or if you would prefer - by phone. We have been going to NIH since spring of 2009 and are leaving tomorrow to go again. I would be more than glad to help with any questions or give you any information that may be of help. It is a wonderful, healing place and on the cutting edge as well. Barbara Weinstein is extremely efficient - Earl would be in great hands! I hope they will accept Earl.
May God Bless you both and provide His comfort as only He can.
(((many hugs)))
Sally
shcalvert3@aol.com