I prolly need a hip replaced but I'm gonna tough it out and see if it will last longer than me. At age 76 there is a fair chance it will.
Sorry to hear Richard is going thru that, I can sure understand him not wanting to be sociable after that. I'd like to think his friends here could help him with the loss of his wife tho, but who knows. We each have to deal with loss like that in our own way.
Next time ya talk with him let him know we miss him and would like to see him come back when he feels he's ready.
At least I feel better knowing he's still around even if not up to par.