With A Little Help From My Brother

--by cf, posted Jun 8, 2013

Living off welfare, I couldn't afford the train ride to see my mom these last few months.

She has Parkinson's disease, and I'm worried that she has been hiding how she is really doing from both my brother and me, in order to keep from being a burden.

I've also been missing her. I haven't seen her for months, being occupied with my training and my life and now, the money problem.
Last weekend, I talked to my brother. I've been feeling a strong pull to visit my mother, so I asked if he'd be willing to give me some money to pay for the ticket. Without skipping a beat, he said, "Yes."

Then, on top of that, he announced that he would pay for a train ticket for me to visit our mother once a month for the next couple of months. I was so blown away! What a kind-hearted, above and beyond generous gesture! I'm so grateful, and so looking forward to visiting my mother.

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Posted by cf
Jun 8, 2013
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jsmc10 wrote: Yay, im so glad :)

Mish wrote: Ask and ye shall receive... Give and it shall be given unto you. I am glad you will be able to visit with your Mom.

FairyBubbles wrote: That is so lovely of your brother - hope you have a great time with your mum and that she is OK.

kidzfirst wrote: Enjoy those special moments with your mom. How wonderful of your brother to remember the importance of family - surely your visits will uplift your mom's spirits. :)

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: That is very kind of him. I am glad you will get to see your mom!

denisemj wrote: Your brother is your Angel! Hope all is well with your mom. Have safe travels! Smiles :):)

Dobby wrote: So glad your brother is doing this and so glad you asked! Enjoy every moment with your mom!

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