Today will be a very busy day! As soon as I finish the morning rituals (still need to iron shirt and make lunch for hubby), I need to pack my car with the stuff I bought for my dad for his assisted living, along with a few things I bought for my brother, who is in the hospital. Then I drive to my sister's house.

Sis and I will set up Dad's room, then go to visit bro in the hospital and visit Dad at his rehab center.

Last night I did a bunch of laundry, washing/drying the bedding I bought for Dad's room at the assisted living. The bed is a different size than any one of us have, so I had to buy new.

I also need to call the local IOP for Dad, to get his intake process started. Ideally do that before we visit him today. Once he starts there, I will need to taxi him there at least a few days per week. I also want to take him to AA meetings, but I told my sister that perhaps he could wait on AA until his IOP schedule lightens. He'll attend their addictions plus psych program. Dad says he's overwhelmed by all of this. We need to help him through.

We have not told our father that our brother is in the hospital with congestive heart failure. A lot of Dad's depression stems from improperly processed grief. Though I am sure my brother will be OK, such a thing would still likely bring panic to Dad.

Thank you for the kind thoughts so many of you have expressed. It means a lot! It's hard not to break down and cry because of this present situation.