He Chose the Nursing Home Over Us — Then I Learned Why

After Donald’s house was destroyed by a fire, he moved in with his son Peter and his family. While grateful, he constantly worried he was imposing. The late nights Peter and his wife kept didn’t ease his concerns. To make things worse, their neighbor Mary kept hinting he’d be asked to leave.Donald tried to ignore her, but the doubt sank in. Eventually, he brought up the idea of moving into a nursing home. Peter dismissed it at first, but months later, Donald raised it again after researching a nearby facility. This time, Peter surprised him by agreeing to take a look.