The Leatherman family had not planned to welcome Joe into their home. Joe, an orphaned young man with a disability, found in the Leathermans the family he'd always needed and with whom he's remained for more than 50 years. The skills and love they gave him have seen him contribute to the family in a very meaningful way. In a reversal of roles, Joe has supported his 'parents' through the time leading up to his father's death, and later his mother's frail health. Keyword: Families