Dear Bobby,
We had not heard from you in a long time, so I was worried.
Thank you for checking in even though it might be hard for you.
I feel like I should be able to do something for you or give you some wonderful advice.
Maybe the best thing we can do on this board is be here for each other -- dependent on timing and what each of us can deal with of course.
I think sometimes people need a break from the board.

I imagine that getting outside for short periods once in a while is a good thing. Do you have to go out to buy food? Get to the mailbox?

Is that an effort or can you handle doing chores?

Mari