I am the middle child. I have an older brother and a younger sister. My brother, Jim, was born in 1958. At the time he was born, he was diagnosed with brain damage. The damage affects his speech, coordination, and emotions. Based on today's information, he could be considered Autistic as well as having Asperger's.

Even though he is 56, he is still much like a child in many ways. He spends his days watching the news, the Weather Channel or the History Channel (or a basketball or baseball game if one is on) and sketching. When he is not sketching, he can be found staring off into space in his own little world.

My Brother's Keeper details mine and my brother's lives from birth to present day. We share what we have gone through in the hopes it will help others.