update trip to Ontario

Here goes.  I am in Ontario.  I spent a week in my home town of Thunder Bay.  I went to my friend's 50th wedding anniversary and I had a visit with my niece and sister.  I think I have talked of my sister who has stroke related memory loss which is getting worse. 
My sister designated my nephew who has psych problems and is very controlling and miserly, and her favourite daughter who is an alcoholic to be responsible for her health and her finances.  We are all quite certain my nephew is draining her bank account.  I stayed with the sober niece Karen who is very concerned about her mom.  She takes her out several times a week.
A few years ago, we tried to convince Liz (my sister) that she might like to live in a seniors home.  We took her to visit the last time I was there, and she liked it.  However my nephew convinced her that she could not afford it.  He has never forgiven me.  So when I wanted to take Liz out for the day, he told Karen that under no circumstances were we to step foot in the driveway, let alone her house.  He drove Liz to Karen's house - at least he let me see her.  When he came to pick her up, he said to Karen "Well that is over with.  She is going home now.  Karen said "No.  She is here for Diane and Art's anniversary and wants to see her again before she goes home".  He got so angry that he almost slammed her hand in the van door.  If a lady hadn't noticed and yelled, she might be missing fingers! As it was, I had to leave early and did not get to see her again.
Karen tried to involve the social worker and the police about the goings on.  They were unable to do anything because Catherine and John both assured them that all was okay.  Catherine complains about John but when anyone tries to help she denies any problems.
What a screwed up family.
That is half of my story tonight.  I got a call from Cevyn on Monday - she was distraught.  She has blown a lot of money and is feeling bad. I was not at all surprised and assured her that she did what most teenagers would do.  I suggested that she probably now knows how fast it can go.  I had talked to her Dad about going to the bank with her to put some of it aside.  He didn't.  She is very upset because her car broke down and her dad was giving her grief.  She is living in the country with her dad and Beth.  She can't afford a new car and her dad won't help.   I asked her if she wanted us to come and visit.  She said yes; we were here in Ottawa the next day.  She was thrilled to see us.  I think she just needed some extra lovin'.  We have spent the last 3 days together.  She has confirmed my suspicions that all is not really well with Beth and Harvey.  Unfortunately, they don't include Cevyn in a lot of their discussions.  She is feeling left out and I think perhaps unloved.  She knows that we will always be here for her.    She said that she thinks that Harvey is feeling guilty because he didn't counsel her.  He was also worried that I was here to give him grief.  Actually I think Beth is the instigator.  I am not and I doubt that I will see either him or Beth during this trip.  We wait in the car when we pick her up at home.  Beth really doesn't like me.  Oh well - for a peace loving person who wants to hurt nobody, I am not doing too well!
My only concern is Cevyn.  As the post on FB said "what others think of you is none of your business".  It works for me.
Joe is not feeling well and getting quite depressed.  He has plantar fasciitis (very painful heel) and is having trouble walking and has stomach upset caused by his warfarin.  We are feeling very old!
I have my ups and downs but mostly I am okay.  On the upside, we are going to visit with Lisa's friend Nancy tomorrow.  Joe is going to barbecue and Nancy and I are going to sit on her patio by the lake and drink wine!
Lisa:  I think your peanut needs you.  Make sure you give me a kick when she needs me.  I miss you always and love you forever, Mummy