A few months after
Andrew wrote this note, John and I went to Ireland to celebrate our 30th
wedding anniversary. I was not comfortable leaving Andrew home alone and asked
Marnie and Eileen to each stay at our house with Andrew for a part of the time
we were gone. Eileen dutifully moved in for much of the time. It was very
difficult for all three of them and I feel very grateful that they were able to
be with him. At this time, I did not understand how difficult separation is for
people with schizophrenia. I did not even know that Andrew was schizophrenic.
Andrew did not know. Marnie and Eileen did not know. Actually, no one knew.
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