I hope your family member gets better.
FI is nice alright.
I just achieved what I consider minimal FI – I am funded to 141% of my current spending. But nothing on top of that for inflation, contingency, or ill heath. So one more year for me before I pull the plug.
Still, it is a great peace of mind feeling knowing that I could call in Monday and quit, never work another day in my life, all with out really hurting myself.