26 “Family are those people who fill your life with joy, have your back, and love you unconditionally.” —Georgia Wright “Do we really need all of this? She’s just one person,” Wyatt says of the plethora of groceries spread across the countertop. He’s right. It’s enough to feed a large family for at least two weeks. “We just got what the recipes called for.” I shrug. “We can always freeze them in portions, so she can use them later.” “I just had surgery. I’m not dead. I’m capable of making my own food,” Ethel calls from her recliner in the living room. “Hush it!” Wyatt calls back. “Watch your Wheel of Fortune and pet your cats. We’re making you meals.” Ethel grumbles something in retort, but I can’t make it out over the clicking sound of the wheel coming from the television. Wyatt a

