My Sister Has Been Taking Good Care of Me

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Every weekday for the last three weeks, my sister has been coming over and helping me while my boyfriend is at work. I spend a lot of time sleeping or just reading in bed, but she is there to help me if I need it when I need to use the restroom (staying nearby in case I fall, which has almost happened a time or two,) and making sure I eat, as I have a hard time doing anything with my hands since I have to hobble around on crutches. I'm getting to the point where I could probably manage to heat something up in the microwave on my own, but with my balance issues (I had them even before I fell and broke my ankle,) it's better to not risk it. The last thing I need is to topple over in the kitchen and whack my head on the floor or counter when no one's around to help me! My cat, the very anti-social Mr. Lister, is getting used to having her around. He doesn't run away immediately when she walks into a room, and he even permits her to pet him a bit. He does have his limits -- he won't tolerate her getting up in his face or trying to pick him up -- but ear scratches, apparently, are suitable. I'm grateful my sister has been pitching in and helping me out so much over the last few weeks -- I really don't know what I'd have done without her. The rest of the time my boyfriend has been taking care of me, but I only call on him if I absolutely need help. I like being able to do things myself. Only three more weeks to go before this cast gets cut off.