Thanks for the concern bro.
I just got in this evening after a very stressful week. My uncle is somehow defying the doctors and holding on. Most days I was there he was heavily sedated, but I was lucky on Thursday when he was awake and responsive so I was able to say what I had to say to him. I'm not sure if he could see me or just follow the sound, but when I held his hand and asked him to squeeze, he did. He also gave me a thumbs up when I said I'll be waiting for him to make this year's wine...so I know he heard me say what he has meant to me. Anyway, it's in God's hands now...
...And I'm glad to be home.