Leaving Mom and Dad...

After spending several days helping both Mom and Dad with the adjustment of coming home, I was confident that they each had the will to make it work. Dad is determined to get stronger. He wants continue to do the exercises, even doing a few extra repetitions. Mom is able to handle all the daily requirements that Dad will need. She needs only to calm down to be able to deal with the issue at hand.

Before I left I replaced the hand shower as the hose of the old one would pop out occasionally when in use. Dad may need one more grab bar in the bathroom. Brother should be able to handle that one without making a big fuss about it.

Mom needs to remember that no one can hurt you unless you let them. That means, brother can't push her around unless she lets him. If he is being an ass, ask him to leave. She owes him nothing. He has failed to support her and Dad over the last year. He has never called on her to see if she is okay, if she needs anything. He has been rude and insulting (telling your Mother to fuck off is not acceptable). His wife, after everything my parents have done for her, hasn't called or offered assistance. Now that Dad is home, brother wants to have a celebration at his house tonight for Dad's homecoming. Like he had anything to do with Dad's recovery. Such a shallow individual. You, brother, had nothing to do with Dad's recovery. You, brother, are an embarrassment to the family. You, brother, will remember this in many ways throughout your life.