without having to be asked.

My beloved Mum struggled with serious medical issues and infirmities in her later years. My Dad was her primary caregiver but my kids and I frequently flew to Florida to help him take care of her. I had a lot more freedom to just go there to help for as long as needed so did so more than my siblings. Then I took care of my Dad a decade after she died when he needed it and brought him here to NH to live with me until he also died. My extended family have all been there for each other through the years. My parents took care of my grandparents in their difficult times too so I learned early about family care and responsibilities.

My kids saw strong examples of families taking care of each other over the years so it comes quite naturally to them. I'm very grateful for that!