It's been 5 years since Tom passed. They have been some tough times. I fell from a second story in August of 2013 and broke my left leg, hip, elbow and wrist. In December of same year, Mom had a stroke. Finances continue to be a problem.
I've basically been disabled since my fall. Plates, pins, rods and screws hold me together. It's painful every time the air pressure changes. On rare occasions, I have a good day and get around really well. Otherwise, I have a big limp and have problems even standing some days.
Mom recovered quickly from her first stroke. Eight months later she had another major stroke. She's brain damaged now. Hasn't been able to walk since July 2014. I took care of her for a couple of years but she went to a nursing home in Austin in Feb 2017. She's bitter and believes everything she dreams. She's hard to handle.
I don't have a job so I rely on small trades, selling things I can make or sometimes friends have helped me out. I don't get disability, Denied! Taxes, maintenance fees and bills are constantly a problem to keep paid. The struggle is real.
Read on....I chronicled many things about Dad before he died. Some of the stories are funny and some amazing. All are factual!