Providence, RI: Thursday March 13 - Sunday March 16

My mom called me on March 8th as we were headed to Hartford, CT to watch the Men's Hockey team play Amherst at Trinity. She said that Uncle David was not doing well and we should come down sooner than later (ie: don't wait until Easter). We were going to head down right after the game, but my car was sounding terrible and needed new breaks. So - Josh and I figured it would be better to head to the Cape Thursday 3/13 right after my early morning appointment at Baystate. He had a conference in PVD that Friday and Sat so we would just make a family trip out of it.

Thursday March 13th: 
We visited Uncle David with mom and dad and it was so hard. He looks so weak and has lost a lot of weight. He gets some results back today as to how the cancer is progressing (or not?). So we will know more today. He said he is not anxious to get these results back. His voice was just so soft, but his personality is still the same. It will be a rough few years for my family. We visited for about an hour then went to lunch (Sam Diegos) with mom and dad. After than. Josh, Jacob and I headed to PVD. Jacob slept in the car and we made a quick stop at Target for bathing suits for Josh and me and a swim vest for Jacob (forgot them!).

We made it to the hotel around 5. We stayed at the Omni Hotel, which was fabulous! It was connected to the Providence Place Mall, the convention center and the parking garage. Great location. Jacob got an activity pack upon checking in and the room was great. Josh and I on a king bed and Jacob on a pull out couch. We got settled, swam, and then headed to the Melting Pot for dinner (which we could walk to as it was in the mall).