I have taken care of 3 family members now, 2 have passed. My grandmother, my mother and now my stepdad.

Being someones primary caregiver can be very stressful. Sometimes questioning why I do it, but never regretting it. I am taking care of my stepdad as a request from my mom. She wanted to make sure he was taken care of after she passed. I started looking after him around Sept 2009, when my mom started to get sick. She passed away Jan 16, 2010, she was 51.

The picture struck at my heart, because it is true. I have lost 2 of the most important people in my life. I see them all around me everyday and sometimes it can be overwhelming, but I don't dare pack their stuff away. I love the symbolism the things stand for.

Love them with all you have, care for them, help them, because you will miss them when they are gone.