Well his daughter was in the hospital all weekend so yeah I guess not calling is ok. He has made definate efforts since then. Unfortunately his work in Caracas leads to calls that drop. They don't quite have the international cell phone system working in all areas yet. But we did talk briefly and I heard his wonderful voice and his British accent. I can't wait til he is home. I don't know how his daughter stands it. But I know he is doing what he can. He has been raising her alone for seven years. I don't know how his wife passed yet, our phone calls and IM's are cut short. He tried calling me at 1:30 and 2am in the morning Cairo time both calls dropped. Then he IM'd at 12:30am my time and 4:30am his time, but I didn't see it until 1:30p my time/5:30am his time - I don't think he sleeps. We IM'd very briefly while he got ready for work, but he was unable to come back on line

I hope he tries again tonight. He is trying and that I love!