He met with staff to reset expectations. He ensured everyone understood that Ruth was to be treated with the highest respect — not because of her connection to him, but because every person in their home deserved kindness, dignity, and appreciation.
He invited Ruth to choose new clothes she felt comfortable in, to rest more, to enjoy the home they shared rather than feel responsible for its every detail.
Ethan transformed one of the guest wings into something special — a small foundation named in Ruth’s honor, dedicated to supporting caregivers who uplift the lives of others with patience and compassion.
Reporters later asked him what inspired the project.
He simply said, “Some people measure wealth in money. I measure it in the hands that helped shape who I became.”
A New Phase of Healing
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