Blessings

It felt weird to be sitting at home last night and NOT be watching an NFL game.
We had a great day though. Sister Sophie came to visit (we always do this, go months without seeing each other then have a mad rush of dates within a couple of weeks). Mathew finds her an absolute delight, and to see the way she is with him when she's being Auntie S really is wonderful. I guess it gives me an insight into how she is in her career in care, but with her nephews I imagine she is being more naturally loving rather than professionally caring.
I really am very, very proud of her. I'm proud of all us siblings really. Despite an awkward upbringing and a lack of decent adult role models at home, we've all ended up as (dare I say it?) decent human beings, and we're all making a go of it with important positions in work environments that primarily benefit others. Less so with me, I would say, but to be fair to myself, I am still spending my time trying to ensure people have a good time and enjoy life. Sophie is now overseeing quite a large team across a number of care homes, and Hannah is working in education. So between us we cover most age groups, and it's conceivable that someone could encounter us all as they navigate their journey through life - Hannah could help to teach them, I could give them fun holidays, then Sophie could look after them in their dotage. Maybe we could set up a new company that offers just that. I can hear the advert now - "Why bother making your own decisions in life? Let The Chesworth Ultimate Care Corporation take care of EVERYTHING! From birth to 'bye, from the cradle to the coffin, we can meet your every need, and see you through it with support and speed. Come to Chesworth Care - Coz why make the effort yourself?"

RC 2-2-26