[Skytrooper]

I had a long talk with him last night. He was in a much better frame of mind. He is still depressed but, at least we had a good talk about it. Then I called his ex and her husband who have helped him immeasurably over the years. They are the only ones local to him. After discussing things with them...we have a plan. Granted it is plan A, plan B is developing. They have really stepped up and have a good handle on things and are really sharp. It will not be easy by any stretch, but we are all on the same page.
I made my flight reservations yesterday and they will meet me at the airport and are letting me use their car while there.
This lifts me up a good bit as I was feeling rather gloomy about doing all this alone. This is not the most pleasant of activities. The good thing is that we are all firm in our determination to do this for Jim. There are no petty squabbles (my sister isn't coming along). We all just want to help him get this unpleasant task in the rearview mirror.