Foghorn
Wow, you are obviously a very strong person as is your husband. 
We must admit that it has been a very challenging year, but also the most rewarding of our lives.  "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."  Psalm 46:1
It might be more accurate to change my handle here to WimpyWomanWoodworker!  (I like alliterations.)
BB1
God's plans always trump man's predictions. 
My husband's cardiologist said something similar: "Why would they tell you that?  They aren't God!"
The truth is that they told him that because he was sent home on hospice with the "death drugs" which, if administered as hospice prescribes, will generally kill the person within two weeks.  Needless to say, we didn't do the drugs.
L/W

“Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.” Benjamin Franklin