Three steps forward, two steps back...

[Catty1]

ummm...David....know anyone with a spare room and kitchen privileges?....

[krazykitties]

she's right you will probably get turned down the first time and I hate to say this but you may even need a lawyer, but then you will get it all paid back to you retro-active from when you first applied, not sure about the lawyer cost though. But you never know, I was very lucky--I was accepted the first time, because I had 2 doctor's write letters for me.

hoping the best for you

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Maybe your brother realised that if the situation was reversed you would do all you could to help him.

Sending you positive vibes