I am visiting a city where I grew up as a child. One of my old friends, a friend of the family who was like an uncle to me, is going through some hard health times and he probably doesn't have much longer left. He refuses to see me because I'm not vaccinated, even though he is, and he is scared I'll get him sick. I'm sorrowful but have long ago come to understand that we are all deceived about something and I won't cure others of theirs unless they seek it. I won't see this man before he dies. I'll remember the good in him.