MORE COMMENTS AND DEEDS FROM CARING FAMILY MEMBERS-----

Saintly uncle: "So he still loves you, huh? He just loves himself more, I guess." Also, "He's changed jobs a lot. His whole life, this boy's gonna be searchin'. Then tell him to go on. Go search somewhere else."

Sister arrived at my home yesterday evening for some merriment and to provide some support. She very thoughtfully arrived with a bottle of wine (for the two of us to share, of course) and six empty boxes (for H). Neighbors likely thought we were crazy (though they already have their thoughts about me)--she and I cackled and howled as she pulled the boxes from the backseat of her car and threw them into the driveway.

15-year-old half brother's contribution: [makes much more sense if you're familiar with the Harry Potter series] brother no longer speaks of H by his given name. He now refers to him as "He-who-must-not-be-named." I laugh every time I think of it.