Framily

My father has been passed away for more than a year. He was a generous guy who felt the need to take care of family. He made me feel the same way by example. I looked up to him and thought he was always right. If I knew anyone that deserved to be a saint, he was that guy.

He shared his disability check with my mother even though they had been divorced. Basically, he shared it with anyone that he loved. When I couldn't find work, his disabled veteran benefits kept him afloat. Near the end of his life, when I cared for him, it was our major source of income.

While I was in the military, I sent most of my money to him and his mother so they could live comfortably. When I joined the Navy, I gave him everything I owned, knowing that he would keep looking out for all of us. He bought this house and the land and even purchased a couple of boats. Together over the years we bought lots of tools also. We had been partners in business and shared responsibilities. We trusted each other and knew that neither one would take advantage of the other.

Before he passed away, he asked me to take care of Mom and my sister. I agreed and fully intend to stick to my word. He left us with some assets, the house and land, boats, guns, and tools that I helped buy. Since his death, I fell and broke a bunch of bones which hinders my ability to work. That hasn't changed my obligation to care for Mom and Becky.

I think it's time to liquidate some of these assets. I've held on to them for too long for sentimental reasons. We've got to have income. We each deserve to move on with our lives.