months receiving therapy and care. The Brothers learned all of his cares there, actually becoming his primary caregivers. After nearly eight months of hospitalization, the Brothers brought their dear Brother Michael home, where we cared for him for twelve years.
Brother Michael’s brain injury caused him severe disability, leaving him quadriplegic and in need of 24–hour per day care. He could not be left alone for more than a few minutes at a time. Some would say, “what an incredible burden! Who would want to take that on?” Our answer was simply, “If you really love someone, there is no burden at all.” Those who have cared for a profoundly disabled loved one know exactly what we mean. Yes, it can be hard work, but it’s always the right thing to do.
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