Today, seeing Richard, noticed him stroking the arm of his wheelchair.  Asked what he was doing and he said he was just giving it a pat.  Am going to take in a small stuffed cat, one he can carry about with him.  He needs something to love and pets, while allowed to visit, aren't allowed to stay.  If the small cat doesn't work might try the Care Bear he gave me soon after we met.  Wish he could have a real cat to live with him.  

 Was one of the saddest things I've seen and I've seen plenty of sad things.