My brother-in-law, who is developmentally disabled, has lived with us for most of the last 40 years. He's 90% independent, held a job for many years until the plant closed down, drives, has bought and paid for several vehicles, has a girlfriend, etc. etc. He just needs a little help with anything new until he gets used to it and a little supervision of his finances.
Last Spring, he decided to apply for low income housing as he felt he was ready for some more independence. We encouraged him as we're not getting any younger and if he was established in an apartment with some support we'd feel better about his future.
He was #14 on the list when he applied, and we figured it'd be a year, minimum, before his name came up. They called a couple of weeks ago and said he could move in as of November 1st! We went over yesterday and signed all the paperwork and he and I moved most of his stuff in today. My wife and I, and her sister will keep an eye on him, especially until he gets settled in and establishes a routine, but for the first time in his life (he'll be 66 on the 15th) he's on his own.
Meanwhile, we have an empty bedroom (wife is thinking exercise room for her) and I have an empty bay in the garage. Two, actually, since I moved all my toys into the new shop.
What's the first thing the wife says? "Don't plan on filling that garage back up!" Methinks she knows me too well...
Last Spring, he decided to apply for low income housing as he felt he was ready for some more independence. We encouraged him as we're not getting any younger and if he was established in an apartment with some support we'd feel better about his future.
He was #14 on the list when he applied, and we figured it'd be a year, minimum, before his name came up. They called a couple of weeks ago and said he could move in as of November 1st! We went over yesterday and signed all the paperwork and he and I moved most of his stuff in today. My wife and I, and her sister will keep an eye on him, especially until he gets settled in and establishes a routine, but for the first time in his life (he'll be 66 on the 15th) he's on his own.
Meanwhile, we have an empty bedroom (wife is thinking exercise room for her) and I have an empty bay in the garage. Two, actually, since I moved all my toys into the new shop.
What's the first thing the wife says? "Don't plan on filling that garage back up!" Methinks she knows me too well...
