I asked my sister for help with some of the outside stuff. The hose is just too heavy for me. We are expecting snow tomorrow so the outside stuff needs doing now. Mum got mad at me for asking but I can’t do it. My sister and bil work as a team and get stuff done quickly. I sent her a sincere thank you text and she sent back a nice anytime, no problem text.

I left the state 20 years ago not getting along with any of my family. Time and therapy helped greatly. Of course when I came back a couple of years ago I was stable and that helps a lot. My sister really appreciates what I do for mum and since I’ve been home mums only been in the hospital once. And I appreciate and am grateful for this second chance to be with family. It was really hard being alone for all those years. From somebody that was committed twice and was homeless for years I can say it does get better!