There is a sense of sadness for your friend. I am sure it is like losing part of himself. Hopefully he finds something to fill the gap.
I had to stop driving because of syncope episodes. It still bothers me that I have lost some of my independence. It does give me a chance to enjoy being a passenger for once. The only thing that sucks is when I just want to get out for a drive or go fish.
There is mate, he's sad and I am sad for him, there will be a huge gap when they're gone but I think he'll find something else...hopefully not golf! Lol.
I think losing my drivers license would be pretty hard for me considering how much I love driving; it's the same for most of the older folk I guess, losing their freedom and mobility...it must be difficult.
It sucks, but I've accepted it, adapted, and moving forward for the most part.
As any good Marine would. Things happen, good and bad, and we sometimes have to fit around them, overcome and adapt...it speaks highly of a persons character to be able to do that.
I am managing. It has been a mental mind screw but I have my sea legs again and figuring it out.