I sent an email to my father's girlfriend yesterday. I was very careful about the wording so that it clearly expressed concern for Dad and even her. No negativity at all. Her response certainly reflected comfort and appreciation for my email, but some things she wrote sugar coated some issues and were flat out lies. Ones that reflect enabling behavior. Nevertheless, I hope she feels comfortable in the future contacting me with any concerns. Maybe my email was also useful in pushing the fact that there are serious issues with Dad and that my siblings and I are not satisfied with what's happening and want changes to be made.

We had to take our macaw to the avian vet yesterday. He has an ulcer on his eye. He hates the vet, and hates us giving him medicine almost as much. I don't struggle that much giving him oral medication, but it's tough putting eye drops in his eye without hubby's help. Hubby can help in the morning and evening, but I have to do it twice during the day by myself.