Don't you love being able to think, "Oh, poor baby! The CIO's happiness is not my problem"?
I love your story. The 16-year-old must be in Heaven, knowing that Grandma will be minding the younger sibs
And yes, the 16 year old is a great help to her mom now. My daughter is a Hospice nurse and is often called out at odd hours and she travels all over the area. I hope my contribution eases some of the burden between her schedule and the kids'.