The constant interruptions of care workers at home , combined with frequent trips to various sanatoriums for her care , made it nearly impossible for Howard to write .
Having suffered from tuberculosis for decades , his mother was finally nearing death .
The constant interruptions of care workers at home , combined with frequent trips to various sanatoriums for mother 's care , made it nearly impossible for Howard to write .
Having suffered from tuberculosis for decades , his mother was finally nearing death .