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I need help!!!!

Submitted by Solitaire on Wed, 2007-07-18 09:39.

About a week and a half ago, I received the news that my oldest brother only has about a year to live unless he can qualify and receive a liver transplant before it's too late. He wasn't sure what he was gonna do so I talked myself into not telling Mom yet. I was waiting until I had more details. (Actually, I was avoiding an issue that I didn't want to deal with and that is breaking my heart.)

It's left up to me to tell my mom. Joe, my brother, called a few minutes ago and gave me further details. He has decided to go for the transplant. He asked me if I had told Mom yet and I had to admit that I hadn't. He is pushing me; in fact, he made me promise, to tell Mom today.

I so don't want to do this but I know I have no choice.

I'm asking you all to kind of "be with me" this afternoon while I tell Mom. I need the extra strength.

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Submitted by Sanura on Wed, 2007-07-18 10:34.

Not my business but ....why cant he tell her? and I'm with ya in spirit if ya do tell her!! good luck!

Sanura

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Well

Submitted by Solitaire on Wed, 2007-07-18 14:11.

He lives 600 miles away. With her health, not a good idea to do something like this over the phone.

BTW, I told Mom. She took it very silently. She asked all the right questions. I hope I had all the right answers. She did speak with Joe on the phone. I had him call while I was there. They spoke for about 45 minutes.

I have a horrendous headache and I'm nauseous. I know it's nerves it'll go away.

THE SENILITY PRAYER

Grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway, the good fortune to run into the ones I do, and the eyesight to tell the difference.

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I sure hope

Submitted by Sanura on Thu, 2007-07-19 07:50.

you're brother gets a donor organ as soon as possible, and also hope surgery and recovery goes well for him!

Sanura

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Soli?

Submitted by Sanura on Mon, 2007-07-30 14:56.

How's it going?


Sanura

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Not horrible

Submitted by Solitaire on Mon, 2007-07-30 15:21.

I told my Mom and she took it okay. My brother is starting the process of being tested to see if he's eligible for a transplant, etc.

I'll keep you informed. Thanks for asking.

THE SENILITY PRAYER

Grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway, the good fortune to run into the ones I do, and the eyesight to tell the difference.

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good to hear

Submitted by Sanura on Mon, 2007-07-30 15:22.

hope it all works out!


Sanura

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