I worry about him. He's resistant to counseling (we've suggested both gently and strongly) and wants to work it out himself. I make sure to touch base just about daily, by phone or in person. He *did* trim the Grizzly Adams beard - it's still full but not out to there. He came close to showing up for the funeral (dressed for it). I told him in a few weeks he and I could go together to the grave for a few minutes if he wanted and he said okay. I'm not pushing it. I have heard indirectly that the sister who had been primary caregiver was criticizing his not being there to another sibling. Not to him, not to me, but... This is the same one who has assumed possession of the family home, and has already told one sister she can only come there on Wednesdays to do her laundry. Possession may be 9/10ths of the law but the will itself trumps possession, and the estate is jointly owned 9 ways for now.
This is beginning to sound like a soap or Saturday afternoon serial. To be continued....
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