I should have mentioned that dad was completely consulted on the tiny house build, and was all for it.  A year or so after my mom died, I asked him if he was completely comfortable and happy here, because if not, we could see about arranging to move ...

It's remarkable how, when caring for your elderly parents, you begin to see them in a different light.  Three years ago, my husband and I took our a project loan and maxed out our credit cards in order to build a "tiny house" next door to our house i...