Dear Eric: I invited my sisters to visit because a family member in my town is coordinating a family artistic project. Coincidentally, I had a fall last week and have limited mobility due to my injuries. I offered them my car to use, since I am laid up for several weeks.

One sister booked a flight to come spend eight days with me. The family project is one day.

First of all, I would have appreciated her checking with me first, before buying her tickets. It’s what I have always done when visiting her. I enjoy my time alone and am managing fine, using a wheelchair to get around the house.

She plans to do a bunch of cooking, to set me up before she leaves. Although that’s a nice offer, I really don’t want her doing all that. I don’t eat that much, and her food tastes and mine aren’t all t

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