Dodging Bullets

[rosencrantz]

That's an interesting one, Write.  My husband was left to look after the 'baby', too, when he was that age.  His brother was only two years younger but had a number of physical and mental disabilities which made him less capable than his age might suggest.  His brother died at the age of 7.  Can you imagine the patience and kindness my H developed, the sense of responsibility, the submission to the needs of others, the resentment, etc...

And neither of his front teeth are his own.
R

[Anonymous]

Can you imagine the patience and kindness my H developed, the sense of responsibility, the submission to the needs of others, the resentment, etc...


oh yes. It's a double-edged sword. You become very capable of taking care of people and situations. But not very good at taking care of yourself.

[write]

oops that wa sme, write