If berries grew here, I would love to pick them. Raspberries are my favorite, but they're so expensive!

llonka, I understand though. You don't want him to feel like you're taking advantage of his services just because you're related to him. I think what you have to realize is that you don't do it often, and as family I don't think it would bother him so much to help you out. You are his niece after all, and why would he want you to be sick? If he can help you, let him help you and try not to worry about him feeling taken advantage of because he probably doesn't feel that way.

Rainy, sounds terrible! I hate taking pills so I couldn't imagine doing it for such a long portion of my life.