Having to tell my husband he could not drive anymore was one of the biggest worry my family had, but luckily we didn't have to make that decision. I had been doing most of the driving when we went any distance or used "my" car. He had an older pickup that he drove around town and not more than 5 miles from home. Then he had a Dr appointment in April and when the subject of blacking out and falling several times came up, the Dr. very emphatically said he shouldn't be driving and reminded him that he could black out while driving. We drove home and he has never mentioned driving again. The pickup sits in the yard and I have driven it a few times when we needed, but he has not protested to getting in the passenger side at all, and I am very thankful for that. We thank God everyday that the decision was made for him and he accepted it.

He still has his license, but had been having trouble with the vision test and needed affidavits from his eye Dr to get his license the past two years. I'm hoping he will accept the suggestion that he should just get a Photo ID in March when his current license will need to be renewed. I'm sure he couldn't pass the drivers test as he doesn't have enough mobility in his legs from several small strokes he has suffered in the past year.

I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year with family and friends.

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