Closer to resolution??

OK. So I keep thinking we are closer to a resolution for the cousin, Brenda.  Maybe I am deluding myself but I keep hoping that we are closer to having her settled into a life of her own.  She certainly seems to want this but then at times I am not sure if she is strong enough to stand up to the "sister factor".  The sister factor is a huge hurdle apparently for the whole family.  Roberta is a lot like a spoiled 12 year old that no one has ever said no to in her entire life of almost 70 years.  But back to Brenda.  She takes one step forward and two steps back some days and then three steps forward on other days. 
It is certainly a learning curve for all of us to build a life for a 67 year old that has never had one!!!  The really sad part is that she has done a better job of building a life than the "sister factor". 
Slowly, she is learning to deal with finances and everyday life.  I never in my wildest dreams thought I would have to  tell a 67 year old to clean her room!!  This has actually happened to me twice in my lifetime... I have had to tell my mother at 67, 70, 72, 80 to clean her room too :)  Oh well, everyone has their cross to bear.
Back to Brenda.  Tonight we visit a senior retirment village here in Columbus.  We will see how this goes.  She can afford to live in her own place if she gets the finance thing under control but she has a pretty large car payment at this time. 
I guess I should have been a social worker.  I have always thought of  myself as a social advocate but social worker has never interested me.  Maybe I should rethink that so I can reinvent the profession.  I seem to be good at reinventing things!!
Well, more later.