We are in WA state to visit family, one of whom is an old friend. The last couple of decades have had significant health challenges for him, including a liver transplant, COVID, etc.

Today, while the rest of the family does touristy things, I will be his caregiver during a treatment today, and driving him home, helping him into the house.

I have carried that weight a few times for both of his and my wife's late parents and step-dad. I have carried that weight of my mom.

I am strong to.