Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control we have taken quite a hit financially....over 20,000 less a year.
Moms' social security check has been a godsend. She helped me pay for putting my kitty Taz down. The vet bill climbed to 1,000. She pays for groceries the first half of the month.

While it takes a toll having her live here..it is still easier than when I had grown children living here...I used to ask myself..when is *my* turn?...Society would have one believe there is life after children. Not really if you care about family at all. My whole life and everything that touches me is a life long commitment.... to walk away has NEVER been an option. [*If* I have it is because all options were exhausted...and I have to love from a distance to preserve my sanity.] My children though....I would give them my last breath.

What is that song?...oh yeah.."I never promised you a rose garden".