Hey Scot, here as the story nerd Sandy. Everytime I read this, the Scaaaht call cracks me up. You've done a really good job with outlining your multiple roles as a caregiver. You have the right balance of facts about caring for aging parents with humor intertwined. You end with a "bottom line" section and it's only in this part where you bring attention to taking care of your needs. Until this section, it was all about taking care of your mother's needs. Perhaps, elaborate a bit more on the importance of striking that balance to make this essay more cohesive? My two cents worth.