Flying north tomorrow to deal with the problem in person. When my mother cried like a child yesterday afternoon, I could no longer follow the social workers' advice to let them handle it. She must feel so alone and scared.

I have an aunt who cared for her mother-in-law and husband with mental deterioration. I started to ask her, "How do you explain to someone that she cannot go home (most likely) when she really does not seem to understand." I stopped in the middle, but my aunt knew exactly what I was trying to say.

Eskie, thank you too for putting so much that I am grappling with into words for me. All the emotions.

I am so lucky to have my aunt and y'all to hold my hand and lead me through.