“I Sent My Brother Money to Care for Our Mom, But My Surprise Visit Revealed a Surprising Truth”
Shirley, a 40-year-old nurse living in the US, had moved abroad for better opportunities, leaving her aging mother behind in their hometown. Before leaving, she arranged with her younger brother, Alex, to visit their mother every weekend and maintain her home. Shirley was concerned about her mother’s declining health and felt unable to bring her to live in her small apartment with her husband and son.
As time passed, Shirley noticed that her mother’s condition worsened, prompting her to propose that Alex move back home to care for their mother full-time. Alex agreed to this arrangement but failed to follow through, choosing instead to continue visiting only on weekends while spending the money Shirley sent on his own leisure activities, such as gambling.
When Shirley visited her family during the holidays, she discovered that Alex had not moved back and had not been taking proper care of their mother. This revelation led her to discuss alternative arrangements with her husband. They decided that the best solution would be for her mother to move in with them in the US, which would also involve selling the family home.
Shirley and her husband planned to sell the house and use the proceeds to finance a larger apartment that could accommodate her mother. They arranged for their mother to move in with them, keeping this plan secret from Alex. They also made arrangements for a neighbor to take care of their mother until the transition could be completed.
Upon her return to the US, Shirley completed the sale of the house, moved into a bigger apartment, and prepared for her mother’s arrival. She was relieved that her mother would no longer have to live alone and could enjoy living with her family in a supportive environment.
In the end, Shirley’s decision to bring her mother to live with her ensured that her mother would receive the care and companionship she needed, while Alex’s negligence was met with disappointment.
Shirley was grateful for the opportunity to take care of her mother and provide a better living situation for her family.
