Hello my good friend @itsostylish,

They just held a memorial service for my brother (this past Saturday). He died of dementia at a residence. It broke my heart. I could not visit him. I could not go to the service. Air travel is impossible for me now, and the one trip I tried to take with my daughter did not end well. We had to stop short of the mark.

I know my sister-in-law could not care for him by herself, but he wanted to go home. They always want to go home.

So, as is always the case with writing for me, I was working out my emotions, the right and the wrong of residential care. It's such a hard thing.

I know you cared for your uncle. I know this is close to you. It is to many families.

Writing is wonderful, because it lets us hit the sore spots without wounding (I hope).

Thank you for your insightful comment.