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Advice/Guidance Needed (sad & long)

februarybride Posted: Sep 15, 2003 01:42 PM+

februarybride MEMBER SINCE: 10/01 TOTAL POSTS : 2778 WEDDING DATE: Feb 17, 2002

Posted: Sep 15, 2003 01:42 PM

Advice/Guidance Needed (sad & long)

My aunt (not directly related by blood) has recently found out that she has pancreatic and liver cancer. The dr's can't do anything for her - they gave her 3 to 5 months to live. She's 48 yrs old and has 3 kids.

I'd like to send her a card but am not sure what to write exactly. I want to let her know that she is in my thoughts and prayers. Let her know how much she means to me and what a wonderful person she is.

The problem is that I don't want her to get upset or feel sad. It's a weird situation. I am just not sure what to do.

Samanthas Mom Posted: Sep 15, 2003 01:44 PM+

Samanthas Mom MEMBER SINCE: 12/01 TOTAL POSTS : 14106 WEDDING DATE: Aug 25, 2002

Posted: Sep 15, 2003 01:44 PM

Re: Advice/Guidance Needed (sad & long)

maybe buy one of those
'thinking of you' cards

june262004 Posted: Sep 15, 2003 01:46 PM+

june262004 MEMBER SINCE: 1/03 TOTAL POSTS : 12011 WEDDING DATE: Jun 26, 2004

Posted: Sep 15, 2003 01:46 PM

Re: Advice/Guidance Needed (sad & long)

Thats is so terrible. I am so sorry to hear that. I am sending my thoughts and prayers to u and ure family!!!

As for the card thing im not really sure. I think that maybe that might make her realize how great a person u are and how much u love her. maybe that will overcoe the sadness. I dont know

Jess2 Posted: Sep 15, 2003 01:49 PM+

Jess2 MEMBER SINCE: 8/02 TOTAL POSTS : 1909 WEDDING DATE: May 16, 2004

Posted: Sep 15, 2003 01:49 PM

Re: Advice/Guidance Needed (sad & long)

Hi Februarybride, check FM.

Nora101004 Posted: Sep 15, 2003 01:50 PM+

Nora101004 MEMBER SINCE: 8/03 TOTAL POSTS : 2854 WEDDING DATE: Oct 10, 2004

Posted: Sep 15, 2003 01:50 PM

Re: Advice/Guidance Needed (sad & long)

I'd write exactly what you told us, that she is in your thoughts and prayers. Tell her if she needs anything you are there. Maybe offer to take the kids out for the day. I found a florist online that doesn't charge delivery. www.academyfloral.com & www.flowerswhisper.com

I ordered from flowerwhisper but got email confirms from academyfloral.

yabbobay Posted: Sep 15, 2003 02:18 PM+

yabbobay MEMBER SINCE: 5/01 TOTAL POSTS : 14690 WEDDING DATE: Dec 28, 1992

Posted: Sep 15, 2003 02:18 PM

Re: Advice/Guidance Needed (sad & long)

I don't think that you could upset her anymore than she already is...but I would definitely want to tell her how much she has meant...maybe giving specific examples of good times you've had together...I'm sure the cry she will have reading the card (inevitable) won't compare to the love that she feels after reading it!!!