when roots and tendrils get tangled

or why my core has to be strong. my daughter and finn are gratefully home and doing well. he's a good feeder and so far is satisfied when his needs are met. but on the homefront keith is not doing well. he injured his back just before i left corner brook and now has sciatica. terrible pain and unhappiness. on sunday i called marilee - my dear dear friend - who arrived on the doorstep, stormed the house, worked out a shopping list and took keith to the hospital where he got some pain-relief and anti-inflamatory medication. no sleep last night so this morning our neighbour dug out the jeep (there's been alot of snow) and keith got an acupuncture treatment that really helped for now and is seeing his regular doctor this afternoon for stronger meds. so now i'm just waiting to see who needs me more - my daughter or my mate...