I'm so sorry to hear about your wife's back and you uncle passing too. It's all still "painful" for you guys, so please don't compare it to us. I've been meaning to get an update out, but there's not too much new. He is often in a lot of pain, and doesn't have much energy, but then some days he's good. That's the way it's been for sometime, and he just allows himself to rest when he needs it.
Thank you so much for asking, and regards to your wife as well; I hope she heals quickly :)