The hard question with an easy answer

Mostly everyone who I've informed that I will be taking custody of my sister ask the same question... "Why would you take responsibility of someone else's child if you don't have any kids?" So in other words, people are curious as to why I would take on the responsibility of someone else's actions. To that question I simply reply "because I am able to." The situation with Tamia and I, in my opinion, is no different than a single parent or a couple walking into an adoption agency and taking a child or children into their home. They simpy see a need and they meet it. That's exactly what I am doing for my sister only in my situation, it's a little more of a obligation that a decision. Since I am her sister and not some random person, there's a previously formed relationship and knowing the reality of her fate if I don't step in, I am that much more passionate and faithful about the decision that I've made. Some people may not understand or even agree with my decision and I totally respect that however, it makes no difference in the decision that I have made. I've realized and learned that in every aspect of life, some will disagree and to those people, I've learned to hear them out, respect their opinion, take in the information that I deem useful, and keep moving through life. My sister is MY SISTER, my obligation, and my responsibility. No other reason for taking her in is necessary in my sight!