Family Visit

My oldest brother, David, came to visit in October.  He stayed a week.   The highlight of his visit for me was that I had him clip Dad’s toenails!  I’m still not sure he understands what it is to take care of him day after day.  Dad was pretty quiet while Dave was here - watched ballgames with him and ‘guy’ movies.  They spent one morning alone when I had something I had to do (can’t even remember what).   Mom was here with us for 4 days too.  (David slept in the camper)

I asked David if he’d take Daddy home with him for a couple weeks.  I told him I’d come out and pick him up, but he just didn’t see how he could do that.  He has work (self employed - takes photos for loan and insurance companies) and then there are his religious obligations as well.   His wife is also self employed, and he has 4 grown children in the area.  Dad can’t be left alone, and he didn’t think he could work that out.   He did help me financially for the first time.   He gave me a $100 Walmart gift card.

Mom enjoyed hearing his stories of vacations and cruises, and glorious meals out.  They have such nice restaurants where he lives, way better than the ones here.  His wife has started using all organic foods at home, which of course we don’t have a lot of that here, unless we grow them ourselves.  They enjoyed talking clothing too - He got some amazing deals on designer clothing.  Mom  loves her clothes too.

He calls Mom a couple times of month and listens to her complain about me, making him the good guy I guess ha ha.  He didn’t mention when he’d be back - I hope it’s before Daddy’s toenails get too long!

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